Written answers
Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
Assisted Decision-Making
Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent)
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141. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the total number of agents acting on behalf of a person who cannot manage their own financial affairs within the Department; and if she will provide a breakdown of the number of agents categorised across social protection schemes in tabular form. [52386/22]
Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The statistical breakdown the Deputy has requested is not readily available.
The information is currently being compiled and will be forwarded directly to the Deputy in the requested format, when finalised.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent)
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142. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if current arrangements with regard to the appointment of agents acting on behalf of a person who cannot manage their own financial affairs will remain valid in view of the commencement of the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015 or if amendments will be necessary. [52387/22]
Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The provisions and procedures governing agent arrangement, as set out in social welfare legislation, will remain valid following the full commencement of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (as amended).
My officials are engaging with their counterparts in the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and the Decisions Support Service in relation to any potential overlaps with the remit of my Department following commencement of the Act.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
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