3026. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has assessed the financial costs incurred by families in establishing decision-making arrangements under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; the extent to which families are required to engage solicitors and barristers in order to navigate the process; if measures are being considered to reduce costs and administrative burdens on family carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62705/26]

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3026. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has assessed the financial costs incurred by families in establishing decision-making arrangements under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; the extent to which families are required to engage solicitors and barristers in order to navigate the process; if measures are being considered to reduce costs and administrative burdens on family carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62705/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Departmental Policies

   3026. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality whether her Department has assessed the financial costs incurred by families in establishing decision-making arrangements under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015; the extent to which families are required to engage solicitors and barristers in order to navigate the process; if measures are being considered to reduce costs and administrative burdens on family carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62705/26]

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