Written answers

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications

Photo of John McGuinnessJohn McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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496. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the decision taken by her Department relative to an application for DCA by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if the decision will be overturned based on the evidence and professional opinion submitted (details supplied). [52635/17]

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received in respect of this child on 28 August 2017. 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 23 November 2017 outlining the decision in this case. In the case of an application which is refused, the applicant may submit additional information and ask to have the decision reviewed, and/or they may appeal the decision directly to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. The options available have been advised in the decision letter.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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