Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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519. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the progress that has been made to date in the determination of an application for the domiciliary care allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17655/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Domiciliary Care Allowance is a monthly payment for parents caring for a child with a severe disability in their own home.

An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 24th March 2022. Applications are processed in date of receipt order. Currently applications received in mid January 2022 are being dealt with. The Deciding Officer will notify the customer in writing as soon as the application has been finalised.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.