Advance Planning with the DSS

Public Information Evening – Start your Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) Journey

We are happy to share this information from Decision Support Service regarding two upcoming events about Enduring Power Of Attorney.

Public Information Evening

This is an information evening with the Director of the DSS, Áine Flynn. Áine will introduce the key reforms under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015, the guiding principles, the new support framework, and the tools for advance planning.

When: Tuesday, 30 September, 2025

Where: Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan.

Time: 6-7pm

Partners: HSE Human Rights and Equality Team Dublin South & Wicklow Community Healthcare

Booking: Ring Freephone (01) 211 9750 and ask for the EPA Helpdesk or email EPAhelpdesk@decisionsupportservice.ie

One-to-one EPA Helpdesk

We invite members of the public to meet us on a one-to-one basis to:

  • set up their own DSS account and
  • start their own Enduring Power of Attorney application

This is a practical walk-through session, where each person can book their own appointment and bring their own documentation. For more information, including important considerations when starting your application and what to bring on the day, read below.

When: Wednesday, 1 October, 2025

Where: Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan.

Time: 9.30-10.30am (for legal professionals) and 10.30-5.30pm for the public.

Partners: HSE Human Rights and Equality Team Dublin South & Wicklow Community Healthcare

More information below.

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