Advance planning event in Kilkenny with the Decision Support Service

Advance planning event in Kilkenny with the Decision Support Service

We are 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)

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
• the functions of the DSS

When: Thursday, 5 March 2026

Where: Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny Newpark Hotel Kilkenny | 4 Star Spa Hotels In 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)

We invite members of the public to meet us 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 Newpark Hotel Kilkenny | 4 Star Spa Hotels In 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.  

• Creating and accessing a MyDSS account     

Alternatively, if you do not have a verified MyGovID account, please complete our manual ID verification form through the ID verification form on our website before attending your appointment, you will need; 

1. One photo ID (current and in date)    
2. 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 our 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