Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2023
441. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review of eligibility for domiciliary care allowance can be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33795/23]
View answerDomiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is a monthly allowance payable in respect of a child aged under 16 who has a severe disability and requires continual or continuous care and attention in the home which is substantially over and above the care and attention normally required by a child of the same age. The child must be likely to require this level of care for at least 12 consecutive months. Eligibility for DCA is not based entirely on the type of disability or diagnosis, but on the impact of the disability in terms of the child's medical and additional care needs.
An application for DCA in respect of their child was received from the person concerned on 18 May 2023. A deciding officer disallowed their claim, as per decision dated 15 June 2023. Based on the information provided, the child concerned was not considered to satisfy the conditions for DCA. This determination also considered the supporting medical evidence that was provided by the person concerned in their application.
To date, the person concerned has not provided any new or additional information or evidence for further consideration.
On foot of your request for a review of eligibility for DCA in this case, a review of the applicant's application and the decision will be undertaken. This review will include all information and documentary evidence that has been provided by the person concerned in their application of 18 May 2023. It is also open to the person concerned to forward any further new or additional information or documentary evidence that was not previously available with the initial application, in support of their review request.
Once the review is completed, the person concerned will be notified directly in writing of the review outcome.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
