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We exist to promote the rights and interests of people who may need support with decision-making now, or who may wish to plan ahead. We register decision support arrangements and supervise decision supporters.

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Minister Higgins talking at conference

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Ireland to demonstrate leadership in person-centred approach to adult capacity at landmark conference

25 Sep, 2026

Two women pose for a photo at the Decision Support Service stand at the National Ploughing Championships 2026. The one on the left is Minister Emer Higgins, she is dressed in a light blue blazer and shirt, wearing glasses and smiling, and holding a sign that says 'Enduring Power of Attorney'. The other is Áine Flynn, Director of the Decision Support Service, she is dressed in a pink blazer and navy shirt, wearing glasses and holding a sign that says advanceplanning.ie

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More than 97% of Ploughing survey respondents say farming families must plan ahead

17 Sep, 2026

John and Terri smiling as they plan ahead

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Limerick public invited to attend in-person event about advance planning

27 Aug, 2026

Aine Flynn, Director of the DSS, stands between Noel and Alan, a father and son who feature in the most recent DSS public information campaign. The stand at a table, and Noel and Alan have tea cups in front of them and lean casually on the table, smiling. Behind them all is a poster from the public info campaign featuring Noel and Alan

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Limerick & North Dublin: Upcoming in-person advance planning events with the DSS

07 Aug, 2026

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Waterloo Exchange, Waterloo Road

Dublin 4

Freephone: +353 (01) 211 9750

Eircode: D04 E5W7

Email: queries@decisionsupportservice.ie

Media enquiries: media@decisionsupportservice.ie

The Decision Support Service is a function of the Mental Health Commission.