Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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227. To ask the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on an appeal under the disability allowance scheme will be made in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 22; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28832/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 10 July 2015, the Appeals Officer notes that on her letter of appeal, the person concerned indicated that she would supply additional medical evidence in support of her appeal. To date, this evidence has not been received. On receipt of this evidence, the Appeals Office will proceed with the appeal. The Appeals Officer will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.

The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.