The Decision Support Service (DSS) is hosting an event in Kilkenny on Thursday and Friday 5 and 6 March designed to support people to plan ahead.
The event will focus on the practical steps required to create an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), including one-to-one sessions with staff from the Decision Support Service. The events are split over two days.
Public information Evening (Thursday, 5 March 2026)
The DSS will first host a public information evening with the Director of the DSS who will introduce the
- key reforms under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
- the guiding principles
- the new support framework
- the tools for advance planning
- the functions of the DSS
When: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Where: Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny
Time: 6-7pm
Partners: HSE Southeast Safeguarding Team and Human Rights and Equality Team
Booking Ring Freephone (01)211 9750 and ask for the EPA Helpdesk or email EPAhelpdesk@decisionsupportservice.ie or click on the link Book Now
One-to-one EPA Helpdesk (Friday, 6 March, 2026)
The DSS invites members of the public to meet on a one-to-one basis to 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.
When: Friday, 6 March, 2026
Where: Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny
Time: 9.30-10.30am (for legal professionals) and 10.30-5.30pm for the public
Partners: HSE Southeast Safeguarding Team and Human Rights and Equality Team
Booking Ring Freephone (01) 211 9750 and ask for the EPA Helpdesk or email EPAhelpdesk@decisionsupportservice.ie or click on the link Book Now
What you need to bring
The DSS team will be on hand to show you how to register online and start your own EPA application.
If you have a verified MyGovID account you can create and verify your MyDSS account before attending your one-to-one EPA appointment, please see the below video on how to create and verify a MyDSS account.
Alternatively, if you do not have a verified MyGovID account, please complete the manual ID verification form through the ID verification form on the DSS website before attending your appointment, you will need;
- One photo ID (current and in date)
- Two proofs of address (dated within the last six months)
For further information on the acceptable forms of photo ID and proof of address, and for further information on the Enduring Power of Attorney process please see the DSS website decisionsupportservice.ie
In preparation for starting your EPA application, you will need to consider some important questions and have some information with you on the day.
Please click on the link Checklist to help you become ‘EPA Ready’.
Click on the link Book Now to book your appointment.