DSS Director Aine Flynn, in association with the Westport Active Retirement, will explain Enduring Powers of Attorney and Advance Healthcare Directives on Monday 21st July 2025 in Westport Town Hall. All are welcome to attend the event from 12:30-2pm. 👉

The Director of the DSS has published her Annual Activities Report for 2024, which reflects a 12-month period where the new State service has grown in reach and impact. To access the report, 👉 #MyDecisionsMyRights #DSSReport2024

The DSS at #Pride2025🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈. This is the third year our team have joined colleagues from across the public and civil service to take part in Pride. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the event. #StrongerTogether

Members of the DSS Team supported the “Putting Your House in Order” event is part of a regional roadshow, organised by Age Friendly Ireland, the Irish Hospice Foundation and Citizens Information. Thank you to everyone who supported and attended this event #MyDecisionsMyRights

With 2 days left in #Bloom2025, we catch up with garden designer Joe Eustace, DSS Director Aine Flynn and Journalist Joe Little who is also an Irish Senior Citizens Parliament Representative about what "The Support Garden" is all about. #TheSupportGarden #MyDecisionsMyRights

🌸7 Days to go! 🌸. The Support Garden at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom is almost ready to welcome members of the public. The garden - designed by Joe Eustace - has a range of flowers and plants in its design. T https://www.bordbiabloom.com/the-support-garden-medium-show-garden/

Advance Planning is about protecting your future now. Creating an Enduring Power of Attorney and an Advance Healthcare Directive ensures your will and preferences are protected and respected if there is a time when you cannot advocate for yourself. 👉

We are delighted to announce “The Support Garden” will feature at this year’s @BordBiaBloom! . Designed by Joe Eustace, The Support Garden embodies the deeply personal journey of advance planning, reflecting themes of strength, trust, and care. #MyDecisionsMyRights

DSS Director Aine Flynn attended the 3rd Conference of the Family Law in Europe Academic Network in Amsterdam in recent weeks. The theme of the conference was European pathways for supporting and protecting adults: insights and best practices across Europe. #MyDecisionsMyRights

How can I make a complaint? . There are a number of different ways you can make a complaint. We highly recommend making our website your first stop in the process. Visit our website 👉 #ComplaintsAndInvestigations #MyDecisionsMyRights

What can you make a complaint about? . 🔴Decision support arrangements .🔴Decision supporters. To find out more 👉 #ComplaintsAndInvestigations #MyDecisionsMyRights

The Decision Support Service investigates complaints about appointed decision supporters and active decision support arrangements. To find out more 👉 #ComplaintsAndInvestigations #MyDecisionsMyRights

✨The Decision Support Service turns 2!✨. The DSS was established for adults who may require help, now or in the future, to exercise their right to make decisions about their personal welfare, property, or affairs. #MyDecisionsMyRights #DSSturns2

We recently attended the Portlaoise Live Well Expo, an event we have supported for the past couple of years. Thank you to everyone who came and spoke to us at the stand, it was so insightful to hear your stories and play a part in your journeys. #MyDecisionsMyRights

Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 . The Decision Support Service with our colleagues in the Mental Health Commission are committed to protecting this incredible planet we call home. Check out how we're doing our bit through our Action Plan . 👉 #MyDecisionsMyRights

We recently welcomed members of the Agency of the Rights of Persons with Disability from Lithuania to share insights from the ADMA Act and establishing the DSS. We thank them for taking the time to visit us and wish them the very best of luck with their work in this area.

The DSS, alongside @dcediy, with the support of some key stakeholders are delighted to announce more than 3,000 decision support arrangements from people ranging in age from 26 to 100 have recently been registered on the MyDSS online portal. 👉

This morning DSS Director Aine Flynn joined the IRD Dunhallow North Cork community information event. The event focused on Advance Planning and how the community can get started to create their own Advance Healthcare Directives and EPA's. #MyDecisionsMyRights

The DSS, alongside @dcediy, with the support of our stakeholders are delighted to announce more than 3,000 decision support arrangements from people ranging in age from 26 to 100 have recently been registered on the MyDSS online portal. 👉

🔴Book your place 🔴. The DSS in partnership with the Portlaoise Lions Club will host “Advance planning with the DSS – Start your Enduring Power of Attorney Journey” in the Killeshin Hotel & Leisure Club in Portlaoise. 👉 #MyDecisionsMyRights