High Court grants an order discharging the respondent, a single gentleman in his thirties, from wardship, remitted to the management of his affairs with the assistance of a decision-making representative pursuant to statute.
High Court - wardship - Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, 2015 - section 55 - respondent single man in his thirties - diagnosed with acquired brain injury and obsessive compulsive disorder - 5th March, 2008 - admitted to wardship - resides in group-supported home - 23rd August, 2023 - assessment carried out - 24th August, 2023 - motion issued - 29th October, 2023 - consultant psychiatrist report - respondent suffered neurological sequalae in road traffic accident in 1997 - able to communicate decisions but unable to retain certain information - doesn't want mother or siblings to act as decision-making representatives - wants to be a DJ - happy in accommodation - no enduring power of attorney or advanced healthcare directive - barrister nominated as decision-making representative - Act of 2015 - section 55.1(b)(i) - respondent lacks capacity in areas of health and welfare decisions unless assisted - section 55.1(b)(ii) - lacks capacity concerning property and affairs even if assisted - section 55.4A - no suitable person to act as co-decision maker - section 55.4(ii) applies - Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2008 - section 27 - publication prohibited - Act of 2015 - sections 41(3), 55.4(ii) - discharged from wardship, remitted to management of affairs with assistance from decision-making representative - section 55.1 - capacity reviewed within three years - applicant not seeking costs.