Question 1

What does the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Allows wardship court to extend deadlines for capacity declarations when the April 2026 statutory deadline cannot be met, up to 18 months or October 2027. Permits extensions for adult wards and minors turning 18 if court finds good reason and it serves interests of justice; further extensions allowed in exceptional circumstances. Court must notify wards not involved in extension orders as soon as practicable; may discharge or vary any extension order it makes.

Question 2

What stage is the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 9 Apr 2026, the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2026 was sponsored by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, and was introduced on 26 Feb 2026.

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