The Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 was signed into law on the 30 December 2015. The Act is about supporting decision-making and maximising a person’s capacity to make decisions. 

Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act - (ADMC)

Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act - (ADMC)

This page provides general information on ADMC, and details on how to make an ADMC Circuit Court application.

Care Representative Applications:

Please note: The 25th of April 2023 was the last date for receipt of Care Representative applications in all Court Offices.    

From 26th of April 2023, all such applications must be made under Part 5 of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act, 2015.

Where previously a Care Representative would have been appointed, applications must now be made to the Circuit Court for the appointment of a Decision Making Representative (DMR).

General Information on the ADMC Act

General Information on the ADMC Act

For General Information on ADMC please follow the link.
 

Link to ADMC general information.

Capacity Applications and Decision-Making Representation Orders (DMRO’s)

Capacity Applications and Decision-Making Representation Orders (DMRO’s)

Find out more about Capacity Applications and Decision-Making Representation Orders

Link to making a Capacity Application and Decision Making Representation Order Application

I have been served with a Capacity Application

I have been served with a Capacity Application

Find out what to do if you have been served with a Capacity Application

I have been served with a Capacity Application

ADMC Court Application Forms

ADMC Court Application Forms

Find the forms to use for Circuit Court applications under the ADMC Act.

Link to Application Forms.

ADMC Court Application Fees

ADMC Court Application Fees

Find out the fees associated with each of the applications under Part 5 of the ADMC Act.
 

Link to information on application fees.

Contact Information

Contact Information

If you have queries on ADMC, please follow this link for more information.
 

Link to contact information.

ADMC Legislation and Glossary of Terms

ADMC Legislation and Glossary of Terms

You will find links to ADMC Act 2015 and Amendment Act 2022. You can also find a list of terms referred to in the ADMC legislation.
 

Link to Legislation and Glossary of Terms

Legal Aid and ADMC

Legal Aid and ADMC

Follow the link for information on Legal Aid and ADMC

Link to information on Legal Aid and ADMC

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