68. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for domiciliary care allowance by a person in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38219/24]

Domiciliary Care Allowance is a monthly allowance payable in respect of a child aged under 16 who has a severe disability requiring continual or continuous care and attention substantially in excess of the care and attention normally required by a child of a similar age and where the level of the child's disability is such that the child is likely to require this level of care and attention for at least 12 consecutive months.

An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance ( DCA) in respect of their child was received by my Department from the person concerned on 09 August 2024.

I can confirm that a decision was made on their application and that the person concerned was notified of the details of that decision in writing on 18 September 2024.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.