Frances Black (Independent) | Oireachtas source

We are about to see the enactment of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act and the decision support service, which should see us move from a substantial decision-making approach to a more person-centred and human rights-compliant model of decision-making. This is a really positive development - I am sure the witnesses would agree - but how can we make sure that older people are empowered in this new system to make the most of this progressive change, and can the witnesses see the link?