PQ 312
312. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the legislative provisions governing the backdating of domiciliary care allowance in circumstances where a child is subsequently diagnosed with a congenital or lifelong condition that existed from birth but remained undiagnosed for a prolonged period despite ongoing medical engagement; whether consideration has been given to providing for exceptions to the current six-month backdating limit in exceptional cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52393/26]
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312. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the legislative provisions governing the backdating of domiciliary care allowance in circumstances where a child is subsequently diagnosed with a congenital or lifelong condition that existed from birth but remained undiagnosed for a prolonged period despite ongoing medical engagement; whether consideration has been given to providing for exceptions to the current six-month backdating limit in exceptional cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52393/26]
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