Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/legal-matters-and-health/assisted-decision-making-act/
The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 is a law that establishes a new legal framework for supported decision-making in Ireland. It has applied since 26 April 2023.
Ward of court
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/legal-matters-and-health/wards-of-court/
No new wards of court can be created from 26 April 2023. Over the following 3 years, existing wards will be reviewed.
Decision-making representation order
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/legal-matters-and-health/decision-making-representative-order/
If you are unable to make certain decisions, the court can give you a decision-making representative to make those decisions on your behalf.
Afforestation Scheme
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/environment/land/afforestation-scheme/
The Afforestation Scheme runs from 2023 to 2027 and provides financial support to encourage people to develop and manage sustainable forests.
Types of decision support arrangements
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/legal-matters-and-health/decision-support-arrangements/
Decision support arrangements are available to give the legal authority to someone to help you make decisions or make decisions on your behalf.
Work and Access Programme
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment-and-disability/work-and-access-programme/
The new Work and Access employment programme offers various supports to help people with disabilities find or keep a job by removing or reducing workplace barriers.
How to support or object to a planning application with a local authority
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/planning-permission/commenting-on-planning-application/
It is possible for anyone to support or object to a planning application with a local authority. Find out how to make a submission or observation.
Work and Access - Communication Support Grant
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment-and-disability/work-and-access-communication-support-grant/
The Communication Support Grant is part of the new Work and Access employment programme, designed to help people with disabilities to find or keep a job by removing or reducing workplace barriers.
How to make an observation on a strategic infrastructure development with An Bord Pleanála
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/planning-permission/how-to-make-an-observation-on-a-strategic-infrastructure-development-with-an-bord-plean%C3%A1la/
It is possible for anyone to see and make an observation on applications for planning permission for major infrastructure developments with An Bord Pleanála. Find out how to make an observation.
Work and Access - Workplace Needs Assessment Grant
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment-and-disability/work-and-access-workplace-needs-assessment-grant/
The Workplace Needs Assessment Grant is part of the new Work and Access employment programme, designed to help people with disabilities to find or keep a job by removing or reducing workplace barriers.
Co-decision-making agreement
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/legal-matters-and-health/co-decision-making-agreement/
A co-decision making agreement gives a person the legal authority to make certain decisions with you.
Enduring power of attorney
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/death/before-a-death/power-of-attorney/
Power of attorney is a legal device in Ireland that can be set up by a person (the Donor) to allow another specially appointed person (the Attorney) to act on their behalf. An enduring power of attorney only takes effect when the donor becomes mentally incapacitated and no longer able to manage their own affairs.
Exemption from studying Irish
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/the-irish-education-system/exemption-from-irish/
Explains the new arrangements and conditions for exempting certain students from the study of Irish in primary and secondary school.
Online forms
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/government-in-ireland/how-government-works/egovernment/online-forms/
Application forms, claim forms and other forms that can be downloaded or completed online.
Grandparents and grandchildren – your rights explained
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth-family-relationships/older-people/grandparents-rights/
This page explains grandparents’ rights in relation to their grandchildren, including how to apply for access or custody, as well as becoming a guardian.
Access to children after relationship breakdown
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth-family-relationships/cohabiting-couples/access-to-children-cohabiting-couples/
How to apply for access to children for separating unmarried parents.
An Bord Pleanála
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/housing/planning-permission/an-bord-pleanala/
An Bord Pleanála is an independent body which was set up by the Government to operate an open and impartial planning appeal system.
Student Grant Scheme
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/third-level-education/fees-and-supports-for-third-level-education/student-grant-scheme/
This page explains the Student Grant Scheme (also called the SUSI Grant). Find out how to apply for a grant and the grant rates.
Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth-family-relationships/adoption-and-fostering/mother-and-baby-institutions-payment-scheme/
Information on the application process for the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme.
Compensation for victims of crime
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/justice/victims-of-crime/compensation-for-victims-of-crime/
Find out about how to get compensation if you have been a victim of crime.