245. Deputy Brian Walsh asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a final decision on an application for a domiciliary care allowance will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15317/15]

The person concerned was notified on the 20th April 2015 that her application for domiciliary care allowance was successful and that the allowance has been awarded from the 1st December 2014. The first payment of the allowance, along with arrears due, will issue on 19th May 2015.