DSS Information: Overview of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, 2015 and role of the DSS

In a short video message for the general public, the Director of the Decision Support Service (DSS) has outlined what the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, 2015 might mean for them.

This video is a presentation on the key reforms that the 2015 Act brings, including the guiding principles, the functional assessment of capacity, details of the decision-making framework and an outline of the Director’s functions.

Many and varied frequently asked questions relating to the 2015 Act have been raised, and we have provided answers on our website: Frequently Asked Questions

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