112. Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for domiciliary care allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Galway; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36942/15]

An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 2nd October 2015. This application has been forwarded to one of the Department's Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Following receipt of this opinion, a decision will be made by a Deciding Officer and notified to the person concerned.