Yes, you can register a decision support arrangement with us via our MyDSS portal. You can access our portal through the portal link on the Decision Support Service website in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You can find out more on our Useful Links page.
You will be able to search the register if you can show that you have a good reason to. This is referred to as having a ‘legitimate interest’. Approved persons and organisations, like banks, lawyers and healthcare professionals can be will also be able to search the register. This access is controlled by the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (Inspection of Register and Receipt of Copies of Documents) Regulations 2023.
We will keep a searchable register for the following types of arrangements:
- Co-decision-making agreements
- Decision-making representation orders
- Enduring powers of attorneys
Approved professionals and organisations are able to search the register to:
- Confirm that an arrangement exists and is active
- See the details of the arrangement (as applicable)
- Get a copy of the arrangement
To make an application to access the register, you will first have to set up a professional MyDSS account. You can use this account to manage your request. If your request is approved, you will also be given access to the Register through this account.
You will need to follow the Steps for completing an approved organisation register access request on the following guide: Register search step by step
You will also need to submit an Accountable Officer Declaration form in the Add supporting documents section.
We have the authority to investigate complaints about decision-making arrangements and decision supporters. You will find our complaints form on the forms section of the website. You can email or post this form to us.
You can also contact the complaints team on 01 211 9750 or email complaints@decisionsupportservice.ie.