Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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284. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for a domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied) which has been delayed without explanation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35953/16]

Finian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received in respect of this child on 7 April 2016. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A letter issued on 5 August 2016 outlining the decision in this case and the right to seek a review of the decision and/or to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.

A review of the decision was requested on 16 August 2016. Following this review the lady was notified on 18 November 2016 that the original decision was upheld.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.