Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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95. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a domiciliary care allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16606/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 12th March 2015. This application has been forwarded to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Following receipt of this opinion, a decision will be made by a Deciding Officer and notified to the person concerned. It can currently take 12 weeks to process an application for DCA.

If she has a concern that she is not receiving her correct welfare entitlement she should contact her local INTREO office who will be in a position to advise her fully, based on her individual circumstances.