(1)Subject to subsections (1A), (2) and (4), a specified person may act on behalf of another person in relation to the following matters under this Act:

(a) an application for a care needs assessment under section 7 and the giving of consent under section 7(13);

(b) a further application for a care needs assessment as referred to in section 8;

(c) an application under section 9 for State support;

(d) the giving of a notice to the Executive under section 24;

(e) a request under section 30 for a review;

(f) an appeal under section 32 against a decision of the Executive;