Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for domiciliary care allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if same will now be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51963/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received on the 8th May 2012. This application was referred to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors who found that the child was not medically eligible for DCA. A letter issued on the 27th June 2012 refusing the allowance. The person concerned subsequently lodged an appeal against this decision.

As part of the appeal process, the case has been forwarded to another of the Department’s Medical Assessors for further consideration, including a review of any new information supplied. Upon receipt of the Medical Assessor’s opinion, the case will be further examined and will be forwarded for consideration by the Appeals Office, if necessary.