The Decision Support Service are hosting an event in Portlaoise on Tuesday and Wednesday 8th and 9th April designed to support people to plan ahead. The event is in conjunction with Portlaoise Lions Club.
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 in each location. We 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, and the functions of the DSS.
On the following day, there will be a one-to-one ‘EPA Helpdesk Day’ where the DSS team will be available to meet members of the public and support them to set up a DSS account and start their own individual EPA application. Appointments last 40 minutes and spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. For more information – including what you need to start your application and what to bring on the day – read below.
To book your place at these events, click on this link: Book your place
Alternatively, you can Freephone (01) 211 9750 and ask for the EPA helpdesk; or email and indicate your preferred location.
Portlaoise
Evening information session: Tuesday 8 April 2025
- Where: The Killeshin Hotel & Leisure Club, Portlaoise
- Time: 6-7pm
- Partners: The Lions Club, Portlaoise
EPA helpdesk day: Wednesday 9 April 2025
- Where: The Killeshin Hotel & Leisure Club
- Time: 9.30-10.30 (limited availability – for professionals etc), and 10.30-5.30pm for the public
- Partners: The Lions Club, Portlaoise
What you need to think about and bring with you
Our information services and registration teams will be on hand to show applicants how to register with the DSS online and to start your own individual EPA application.
Attendees must bring along their MyGovID login details or, if you do not have a verified MyGovID account, our teams can verify your identity manually. Please bring the following required support documents:
- One photo ID (current and in date)
- Two proofs of address (dated within the last six months)
Should you require further information on which support documents to bring to verify your identity manually, our Identity Verification form on our website lists accepted documents and the criteria these documents must meet.
In preparation for starting your own EPA application, you will also need to consider some important questions and have some information with you on the day. Please click on the link Checklist to make you EPA ready.
You are welcome to bring your own laptop if you wish and our teams will show you how to access the MyDSS portal on your own device.
