Power of Attorney in Ireland

Persons interested in appointing another individual to act on their behalf in a specified situation can appeal to the power of attorney, a legal device set out by the local legislation for such events. In Ireland, the power of attorney is regulated by the Powers of Attorney Act 1996, which gives the attorneys the right to act in the interest of their clients. If you need to be represented by a lawyer, our team of Irish lawyers can provide you with an in-depth presentation on the power of attorney legislation. 

 

 

A person can request to be represented by the power of attorney when he or she is in a good mental health. The person can appoint the attorney to act in a certain situation, when the donor (the person requesting the power of attorney) can’t take care of a certain legal situation, such as  selling a property. Also, the attorney can be appointed to act when the donor is incapacitated by a physical or mental illness. An Irish lawyer can receive a general power of attorney, which allows the lawyer to act in the interest of the donor in various situations (legal, financial, purchases). Our Irish law firm can definitely help you if you need legal representation in Ireland in a company formation matter.

 

The video below provides more details on the power of attorney in Ireland: 

 

 

The Irish legislation stipulates two types of power of attorney: 

 

• power of attorney given in a specific/general situation;

• enduring power of attorney, applicable when the donor becomes incapacitated. 

 

The power of attorney is given by the donor by signing a document which specifies what types of rights are given to the solicitor; our Irish lawyers can present to you further information on this topic. 

 

 

The enduring power of attorney can be used when the donor becomes mentally incapacitated. The attorney will have the right to act on the behalf of the donor, by making personal care decisions for the donor, such as where the person should live or what rehabilitation program he or she should get. These decisions are imposed by the donor when signing the power of attorney, but you should know that the personal care decisions do not include healthcare situations. 

 

If you need further information on the power of attorney in Ireland, please contact our Irish law firm for assistance.