Entitlements & Benefits
Domiciliary Care Allowance
24 February 2009
Paid by: This is a health service executive payment which is paid monthly.
To Qualify: This allowance is paid to parents of children with a severe disability who live at home.
Conditions: From January 09 the child must be aged under 16 (at 16 the child may qualify for a disability allowance). The disability must be so severe that the child needs constant care and supervision, substantially more than a child of the same age. Only the child's means are assessed. DCA is only payable if the child lives at home. The full maximum rate remains at €309.50 per month. A reduced rate may be payable in some instances.
