Patrick Nulty (Dublin West, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection if an application for domiciliary care allowance will be expedited in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1707/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received on the 24th September 2012. This application was referred to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors who considered that the child was not medically eligible for DCA. A letter issued on the 22nd October 2012 outlining the decision to refuse 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.