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This Revised Act is an administrative consolidation of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964. It is prepared by the Law Reform Commission in accordance with its function under the Law Reform Commission Act 1975 (3/1975) to keep the law under review and to undertake revision and consolidation of statute law.
All statutory instruments up to and including Criminal Justice (Suspended Sentences of Imprisonment) Act 2017 (Commencement) Order 2019 (S.I. No. 1 of 2019), made 3 January 2018, were considered in the preparation of this revision.
References in enactments to guardians appointed under section 6C or 6E.
Proof of paternity in certain proceedings.
Rights of parents to guardianship.
Power of court to appoint parent as guardian.
Right of certain parents to guardianship.
Power of court to appoint person other than parent as guardian.
Rights and responsibilities equivalent to guardianship arising in another state.
Power of court to appoint temporary guardian.
Declaration that person is guardian.
Power of parents to appoint testamentary guardians.
Appointment and removal of guardians by court.
Provisions where two or more guardians appointed.
Powers and duties of guardians.
Custody may be granted to father and mother jointly.
Relatives may apply for access to child.
Operation of order not to be stayed pending appeal unless so ordered.
Provisions relating to orders under sections 6A, 11, 14 and 16.
Relatives and certain persons may apply for custody of child.
Variation and discharge of court orders.
Additional powers of court in relation to applications under this Act.
Power of court as to production of child.
Power to court to order repayment of costs of bringing up child.
Court in making order to have regard to conduct of parent.
Power of court as to child’s religious education.
Custody where parents are separated.
Person presumed to have seen order of court.
Power of court to vary or terminate custody or access enforcement order.
Enforcement of custody or access order.
Safeguards to ensure applicant’s awareness of alternatives to custody, access and guardianship proceedings and to assist attempts at agreement.
Safeguards to ensure respondent’s awareness of alternatives to custody, access and guardianship proceedings and to assist attempts at agreement.
Adjournments of proceedings to assist agreement on custody or guardianship of or access to child.
Non-admissibility as evidence of certain communications relating to agreement.
Orders in respect of custody or access.
Appointment of guardian ad litem for a child and provision for separate representation.
Cost of mediation and counseling services.
Determination by court of best interests of child.
Power of court to maker certain orders.
Jurisdiction to award costs under Act provided (27.02.1997) by Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 (33/1996), s. 43, commenced as per s. 1(2).
Cost of mediation and counselling services.
43.— The cost of any mediation services or counselling services provided for a spouse who is or becomes a party to proceedings under this Act, the Act of 1964 or the Act of 1989 or for a dependent member of the family of such a spouse shall be in the discretion of the court concerned.
Power to order report under Act provided (1.08.1996) by Family Law Act 1995 (26/1995), s. 47(1) and (6)(a), S.I. No. 46 of 1996.
Social reports in family law proceedings.
(c) any other person specified in the order.
Enforcement of orders under Act (12.07.1986) provided by Courts (No. 2) Act 1986 (26/1986), s. 5, commenced on enactment; as amended (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 14(a) and (b), commenced as per s. 1(2). The Fines Act 2010 (8/2010). ss. 3 and 6, table, ref. no. 1 applies to the fine in subs. (2).
Enforcement of certain orders under Guardianship of Infants Act 1964.
5.—(1) In this section “the Act of 1964” means the Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964, as amended by the Courts Act, 1981, [the Age of Majority Act, 1985, the Status of Children Act, 1987, and the Children Act, 1997 ].
fails or refuses to comply with the requirement shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [£1,500 ] or, at the discretion of the Court, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding [twelve months ] or to both such fine and such imprisonment.
Construction of certain references to 21 years not affected (1.03.1985) by Age of Majority Act 1985 (2/1985), s. 2(4), commenced as per s. 9(2).
Reduction of age of majority.
(4) (a) This section does not affect the construction of any reference to the age of twenty-one years, or of any word or expression to which subsection (2) relates, in any statutory provision to which this subsection applies.
Jurisdiction to make orders under Act restricted (12.05.1982) by Courts Act 1981 (11/1981), s. 15(2), commenced as per s. 33(3).
Jurisdiction under Guardianship of Infants Act 1964.
(2) (a) Subject to paragraph (c) of this subsection, nothing in the Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964, as amended by subsection (1) of this section, shall be construed as conferring on the District Court jurisdiction to make an order under Part II or III of that Act in relation to which the High Court or the Circuit Court (except on appeal from the District Court) has made an order under the said Part II or the said Part III.
(b) Subject to paragraph (c) of this subsection, nothing in the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, as amended by subsection (1) of this section, shall be construed as conferring on the Circuit Court jurisdiction to make an order under Part II or III of that Act in relation to which the High Court has made an order under the said Part II or III.
(ii) in the case of a variation or revocation of such an order by the District Court, the provisions of the order would have been within the jurisdiction of that Court if this section had been in operation at the time of the making of the order.
Power of court to discharge safety, barring, interim barring, emergency barring or protection orders in proceedings under this Act prescribed (1.01.2019) by Domestic Violence Act 2018 (6/2018), s. 21(3)(c), S.I. No. 532 of 2018.
Act included in definition of “family law proceedings” (1.01.2018) by Mediation Act 2017 (27/2017), s. 2, S.I. No. 591 of 2017.
Provision for no fees being payable in proceedings under this Act made (30.10.2014) by Supreme Court and High Court (Fees) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 492 of 2014), art. 6(1).
Provision for no fees being payable in proceedings in family law proceedings, any matrimonial cause or matter or proceedings brought by the Health Service Executive in any matter relating to minors made (30.10.2014) by Circuit Court (Fees) (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 491 of 2014), art. 3, in effect as per art. 2.
Provision made for the Circuit Court to be known as the Circuit Family Court when exercising its jurisdiction to hear and determine family law proceedings or, where provided for, when transferring family law proceedings to the High Court (19.10.1989) by Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act 1989 (6/1989), s. 31, commenced as per s. 46(2).
Provision for separate hearing of proceedings under Act made (19.10.1989) by Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act 1989 (6/1989), s. 32, commenced as per s. 46(2).
Provision for conduct of proceedings under Act in the Circuit and High Courts to be informal made (19.10.1989) by Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act 1989 (6/1989), s. 33, commenced as per s. 46(2).
Provision for conduct of proceedings under Act in the District Court to be informal made (19.10.1989) by Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act 1989 (6/1989), s. 45, commenced as per s. 46(2).
Jurisdiction of local courts in cases under Act provided (12.05.1982) by Courts Act 1981 (11/1981), s. 16, commenced as per s. 33(3).
• (3.02.2014) by Supreme Court and High Court (Fees) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 24 of 2014), art. 6(1); revoked (30.10.2014) by Supreme Court and High Court (Fees) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 492 of 2014), art. 11.
• (3.12.2013) by Supreme Court and High Court (Fees) (No. 2) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 466 of 2013), art. 5(1); revoked (3.02.2014) by Supreme Court and High Court (Fees) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 24 of 2014), art. 11.
• (3.12.2013) by Supreme Court and High Court (Fees) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 239 of 2013), art. 6(1); revoked (3.12.2013) by Supreme Court and High Court (Fees) (No. 2) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 466 of 2013), art. 10.
• (10.04.2012) by Supreme Court and High Court (Fees) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 110 of 2012), art. 6(1); revoked (10.07.2013) by Supreme Court and High Court (Fees) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 239 of 2013), art. 13.
• (22.08.2011) by Supreme Court and High Court (Fees) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 406 of 2011), art. 6(1); revoked (10.04.2012) by Supreme Court and High Court (Fees) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 110 of 2012), art. 11.
• (10.07.2013) by Circuit Court (Fees) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 23 of 2014), art. 3; revoked (30.10.2014) by Circuit Court (Fees) (No. 2) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 491 of 2014), art. 6.
• (10.07.2013) by District Court (Fees) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 241 of 2013), art. 3; revoked (3.02.2014) by District Court (Fees) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 22 of 2014), art. 5.
• (10.07.2013) by Circuit Court (Fees) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 240 of 2013), art. 3; revoked (3.02.2014) by Circuit Court (Fees) Order 2014 (S.I. No. 23 of 2014), art. 6.
• (10.04.2012) by Circuit Court (Fees) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 109 of 2012), art. 3; revoked (10.07.2013) by Circuit Court (Fees) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 240 of 2013), art. 6.
• (10.04.2012) by District Court (Fees) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 108 of 2012), art. 3; revoked (10.07.2013) by District Court (Fees) Order 2013 (S.I. No. 241 of 2013), art. 5.
• (22.08.2011) by Circuit Court (Fees) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 407 of 2011), art. 3; revoked (10.04.2012) by Circuit Court (Fees) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 109 of 2012), art. 5.
• (22.08.2011) by District Court (Fees) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 408 of 2011), art. 3; revoked (10.04.2012) by District Court (Fees) Order 2011 (S.I. No. 108 of 2012), art. 5.
1.— This Act may be cited as the Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964.
‘ welfare ’ , in relation to a child, comprises the religious, moral, intellectual, physical and social welfare of the child.
(2) A reference, however expressed, in this Act to a child whose father and mother have not married each other shall, except in a case to which subsection (3) relates, be construed in accordance with section 4 of the Act of 1987.
(II) where the ceremony occurred after the birth of the child, at the time of that ceremony.
( b ) It shall be presumed for the purposes of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph ( a ), unless the contrary is shown, that the father reasonably believed that the ceremony of marriage to which that subparagraph relates resulted in a valid marriage.
( e ) have made a statutory declaration to that effect as may be prescribed by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
Substituted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 4, commenced as per s. 1(2).
Inserted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 43(a)(iv), S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 43(a)(ii), S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 43(b)(i), S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Deleted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 43(b)(ii), S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Inserted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 43(c), S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Inserted by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 43(iii), (iv), not commenced as of date of revision.
Prospective affecting provision: definitions inserted by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 43(a)(iii), (iv), not commenced as of date of revision.
Definition of term “father” extended (1.01.2011) by Protection of Children (Hague Convention) Act 2000 (37/2000), s. 3(2)(e), S.I. No. 650 of 2010.
Application of Convention in the State.
(e) The definition of “father” in section 2 (inserted by the Children Act, 1997) of the Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964, shall include the father of a child who has, by virtue of Article 16, acquired parental responsibility corresponding to guardianship in relation to the child by operation of the law of a state other than the State, and section 8(4) (which provides that certain guardians may be removed from office only by the court), as so inserted, of that Act shall apply in relation to such a father.
Form of statutory declaration provided for in subs. (4)(e) prescribed (1.02.1998) by Guardianship of Infants (Statutory Declaration) Regulations 1998 (S.I. No. 5 of 1998), reg. 3.
Previous affecting provision: definition of “adoption order” substituted (1.11.2010) by Adoption Act 2010 (21/2010), s. 162, S.I. No. 511 of 2010; substituted as per F-note above.
Previous affecting provision: definition of “father” substituted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 4, commenced as per s. 1(2); substituted as per F-note above.
Previous affecting provision: section substituted (14.06.1988) by Status of Children Act 1987 (26/1987), s. 9, commenced as per s. 1(2)(b); substituted as per F-note above.
2A. (1) Subject to subsection (2), a reference in a provision of an enactment specified in section 6C(12) to a person who is a guardian of a child pursuant to this Act shall include a reference to a person who is appointed as guardian of the child under that section if the court so appointing the person orders that he or she is to enjoy the rights and responsibilities of a guardian under the provision concerned.
(2) Subsection (1) shall apply subject to such limitations (if any) as may be specified under section 6C(9) in the order of the court under that section appointing the person concerned as guardian of the child concerned.
Inserted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 44, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Welfare of F9 [ child ] to be paramount.
is in question, the court, in deciding that question, shall regard the best interests of the child as the paramount consideration.
Substituted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 12, commenced as per s. 1(2).
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 45, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Previous affecting provision: section amended (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 12, commenced as per s. 1(2); substituted as per F-note above.
Inserted (14.06.1988) by Status of Children Act 1987 (26/1987) s. 10, commenced as per s. 1(2)(b).
4.— Each enactment specified in the Schedule is hereby repealed to the extent indicated in the third column of the Schedule.
F13 [ 5. — (1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, the jurisdiction conferred on a court by this Part may be exercised by the Circuit Court or the District Court.
(2) The District Court and the Circuit Court, on appeal from the District Court, shall not have jurisdiction to make an order under this Act for the payment of a periodical sum F14 [ at a rate greater than € 150 per week towards the maintenance of a child or a lump sum order greater than € 15,000 for the benefit of a child ] .
Substituted (12.05.1982) by Courts Act 1981 (11/1981) s. 15(1)(a), commenced as per s. 33(3).
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 46, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Previous affecting provision: amount of weekly payment increased (15.08.1991) by Courts Act 1991 (20/1991), s. 12, commenced as per s. 23(3).
Previous affecting provision: subs. (2) amended (1.10.2002) by Courts and Court Officers Act 2002 (15/2002), s. 21, S.I. No. 407 of 2002; superseded as per F-note above.
Previous affecting provision: subs. (2) amended (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 12, commenced as per s. 1(2); superseded as per F-note above.
(2) On the death of the father of a F18 [ child ] the mother, if surviving, shall be guardian of the F18 [ child ], either alone or jointly with any guardian appointed by the father or by the court.
(3) On the death of the mother of a F18 [ child ] the father, if surviving, shall be guardian of the F18 [ child ], either alone or jointly with any guardian appointed by the mother or by the court.
F17 [ (3A) (a) On the death of a civil partner who has jointly adopted a child with their civil partner, the other civil partner, if surviving, shall be guardian of the child, either alone or jointly with any guardian appointed by the deceased civil partner or by the court.
Substituted (16.11.2015) by Marriage Act 2015 (35/2015), s. 16(a)(i), S.I. No. 504 of 2015.
Inserted (2.11.2017) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 47(a) and (b), S.I. No. 474 of 2017.
Inserted (16.11.2015) by Marriage Act 2015 (35/2015), s. 16(a)(ii), S.I. No. 504 of 2015.
Substituted (31.07.2017 and 2.11.2017) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 47(c), S.I. No. 355 of 2017 and S.I. No. 474 of 2017.
Inserted (2.11.2017) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 47(d), S.I. No. 474 of 2017.
Application of Act confirmed not affected by Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 (24/2010), s. 113(2), as inserted (2.11.2017) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 151, S.I. No. 474 of 2017, art. 3(d).
Effect of decree of dissolution.
(2) For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that the grant of a decree of dissolution shall not affect the rights of the parents of a child, under section 6 or 6B of the Act of 1964, to be guardians of the child jointly.
Application of Act confirmed not affected (27.02.1997) by Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 (33/1996), s. 10(2), commenced as per s. 1(2).
Effect of decree of divorce.
(2) For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that the grant of a decree of divorce shall not affect the right of the father and mother of an infant, under section 6 of the Act of 1964, to be guardians of the infant jointly.
Previous affecting provision: subs. (4) substituted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 5, commenced as per s. 1(2); substituted as per F-note above.
Previous affecting provision: subs. (4) substituted (14.06.1988) by Status of Children Act 1987 (26/1987) s. 11, in force per s. 1(2)(b); superseded as per E-note above.
Previous affecting provision: subs. (1) amended (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 12, commenced as per s. 1(2); subsection substituted as per F-note above.
6A. — (1) The court may, on an application to it by a person who, being a parent of the child, is not a guardian of the child, make an order appointing the person as guardian of the child.
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 48, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Previous affecting provisions: section amended (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), ss. 6, 12, commenced as per s. 1(2); substituted as per F-note above.
Previous affecting provision: section inserted (14.06.1988) by Status of Children Act 1987 (26/1987), s. 12, commenced as per s. 1(2)(b); substituted as per F-note above.
Inserted by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 49, not commenced as of date of revision.
Substituted (16.11.2015) by Marriage Act 2015 (35/2015), s. 16(b), S.I. No. 504 of 2015.
Prospective affecting provision: section inserted by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 49, not commenced as of date of revision.
shall be a guardian of the child.
(c) the circumstances in subsection (4) apply.
(3) The circumstances referred to in subsection (2)(b) are that the person and the mother of the child concerned have been cohabitants for not less than 12 consecutive months occurring after the date on which this subsection comes into operation, which shall include a period, occurring at any time after the birth of the child, of not less than three consecutive months during which both the mother and the person have lived with the child.
Prospective affecting provision: application of Act confirmed not affected by Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010 (24/2010), s. 113(2) as inserted (2.11.2017) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 151, not commenced as of date of revision in relation to this section.
6C. — (1) The court may, on an application to it by a person who, not being a parent of the child, is eligible under subsection (2) to make such application, make an order appointing the person as guardian of a child.
(ii) the child has no parent or guardian who is willing or able to exercise the rights and responsibilities of guardianship in respect of the child.
(3) An application under subsection (1) shall be on notice to each person who is a parent or guardian of the child concerned.
(4) Where a person to whom subsection (2)(b) applies makes an application under subsection (1), the court shall direct that the Child and Family Agency be put on notice of the application, and have regard to the views (if any) of the Agency in deciding whether or not to make an order under subsection (1).
(5) Without prejudice to other provisions of this Act, the appointment under this section of a guardian shall not, unless the court otherwise orders, affect the prior appointment (whether under this or any other enactment) of any other person as guardian of the child.
(7) The court may make an order dispensing, for the purposes of this section, with the consent of a guardian of the child, if it is satisfied that the consent is unreasonably withheld and that it is in the best interests of the child to make such an order.
(b) have regard to the number of persons who are guardians of the child concerned, and the degree to which those persons are involved in the upbringing of the child.
(b) to the extent specified in the order and in the case of the rights and responsibilities specified in any of paragraphs (a) to (e) of that subsection, subject to such limitations as are specified in the order.
(b) the best interests of the child.
(f) to place the child for adoption, and consent to the adoption of the child, under the Adoption Act 2010 .
Inserted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 49, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
acquired, in respect of the child, rights and responsibilities that are equivalent to guardianship.
(2) The court may, in accordance with this Act and, where applicable, the Council Regulation and the Convention, remove, vary or enforce the rights and responsibilities of a guardian to whom subsection (1) applies.
6E. — (1) A qualifying guardian may nominate a person to be, in the event that the qualifying guardian becomes incapable through serious illness or injury of exercising the rights and responsibilities of guardianship, temporary guardian of the child concerned.
(b) specify such limitations (if any) as the qualifying guardian wishes to impose on the rights and responsibilities of guardianship that the temporary guardian, if appointed under this section, may exercise.
(3) Where a qualifying guardian who has nominated a person under subsection (1), or a person so-nominated (in this section referred to as the ‘ nominated person ’ ), is of opinion that the qualifying guardian is incapable through serious illness or injury of exercising the rights and responsibilities of guardianship, that guardian or nominated person may apply to the court for an order under this section.
(d) the Child and Family Agency.
(c) it is in the best interests of the child concerned for the nominated person to become the temporary guardian of the child.
as the court considers necessary in the best interests of the child concerned.
(7) In imposing limitations or conditions under subsection (6), the court shall have regard to the limitations specified by the qualifying guardian under subsection (2).
(c) shall act jointly with any other guardian of the child concerned, including the qualifying guardian concerned.
(9) A temporary guardian shall, and the qualifying guardian concerned may, where he or she is of opinion that the qualifying guardian is no longer incapable of exercising the rights and responsibilities of guardianship, apply to the court for an order under subsection (11).
(c) the Child and Family Agency.
(c) to the effect that the qualifying guardian shall have specified rights and responsibilities of guardianship and that the other rights and responsibilities of guardianship shall be exercised by the qualifying guardian and temporary guardian jointly.
(c) provide for such additional matters as the court considers necessary in the best interests of the child concerned.
6F. — (1) A person specified in subsection (2) may apply to the court for a declaration under this section that a person named in the application is or is not a guardian by virtue of the circumstances set out in section 2(4A) or 6B(3) of a child named in the application (in this section referred to as the ‘ child concerned ’ ).
(b) a person seeking a declaration that he or she is or is not a guardian by virtue of the circumstances set out in section 2(4A) or 6B(3) of the child concerned.
(b) where the application is made by a person referred to in subsection (2)(b), on notice to each guardian of the child.
(4) The court may direct that notice of any application for a declaration under this section shall be given to such other persons as the court thinks fit and where notice is so given or where notice is given under subsection (3) to any person the court may, either of its own motion or on the application of that person or any party to the proceedings, order that that person shall be added as a party to those proceedings.
Inserted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 49, other than in so far as it relates to s. 6B(3), S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Note: section commenced in part only, see F-note above.
(b) any person or persons appointed testamentary guardian by the deceased guardian in accordance with this section.
may by deed or will appoint a person or persons to be guardian ( ‘ testamentary guardian ’ ) of the child after his or her death.
(3) On the death of a guardian referred to in subsection (2), the testamentary guardian appointed by the deceased guardian shall, subject to subsections (4) and (5), act jointly with a surviving guardian of the child so long as that surviving guardian remains alive.
the surviving guardian or the testamentary guardian, as the case may be, may apply to the court for an order under this section.
(c) the testamentary guardian shall act as guardian of the child to the exclusion, insofar as the court thinks proper, of the surviving guardian.
(b) an order that a parent of the child shall pay to the guardian or guardians, or any of them, towards the maintenance of the child such weekly or other periodical sum as, having regard to the means of the surviving parent, it considers reasonable.
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 50, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Power to make care order provided (31.10.1995) by Child Care Act 1991 (17/1991), s. 20, S.I. No. 258 of 1995; as substituted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 17, commenced as per s. 9(2); and as amended (1.01.2005) by Health Act 2004 (2/2004), s. 75 and sch. 7 part 6 item 19, S.I. No. 887 of 2004.
Previous affecting provision: subs. (7) repealed (1.01.1967) by Succession Act 1965 (27/1965), s. 8 and sch. 2, S.I. No. 168 of 1966, subject to transitional provisions in s. 9; section substituted as per F-note above.
8.— (1) Where a F30 [ child ] has no guardian, the court, on the application of any person or persons, may appoint the applicant or applicants or any of them to be the guardian or guardians of the F30 [ child ].
(2) When no guardian has been appointed by a deceased parent or if a guardian so appointed dies or refuses to act, the court may appoint a guardian or guardians to act jointly with the surviving parent.
(3) A guardian appointed by the court to act jointly with a surviving parent shall continue to act as guardian after the death of the surviving parent.
(5) The court may appoint another guardian in place of a guardian so removed or in place of a guardian appointed by any such order who dies.
(c) who holds office by virtue of section 6D.
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 51(a), S.I. No. 12 of 2016, other than in so far as this section as amended relates to s. 6B. In so far as this subs. (4) relates to s. 6B, see C-note below.
Inserted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 51(b), S.I. No. 12 of 2016, other than in so far as this section as amended relates to s. 6B.
Substituted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 7, commenced as per s. 1(2).
In so far as this section as amended relates to s. 6B, subs. (4) remains substituted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 7, commenced as per s. 1(2). See F-note above and S.I. No. 12 of 2016, art. 3(b)(v).
Application of section extended (1.01.2011) by Protection of Children (Hague Convention) Act 2000 (37/2000), s. 3(2)(e), S.I. No. 650 of 2010.
Power to make care order provided (31.10.1995) by Child Care Act 1991 (17/1991), s. 20, S.I. No. 258 of 1995 as substituted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 17, commenced as per s. 9(2) and as amended (1.01.2005) by Health Act 2004 (2/2004), s. 75 and sch. 7 part 6 item 19, S.I. No. 887 of 2004.
Note: amendments to subss. (4), (6) and (7) commenced only in part; see F-notes above.
Inserted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 52, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
9.— (1) Where two or more persons are appointed to be guardians they shall act jointly and on the death of any of them the survivor or survivors shall continue to act.
(2) Where guardians are appointed by both parents the guardians so appointed shall after the death of the surviving parent act jointly.
10.— (1) Every guardian under this Act shall be a guardian of the person and of the estate of the F35 [ child ] unless, in the case of a guardian appointed by deed, will or order of the court, the terms of his appointment otherwise provide.
( b) as guardian of the estate, shall be entitled to the possession and control of all property, real and personal, of the F35 [ child ] and shall manage all such property and receive the rents and profits on behalf and for the benefit of the F35 [ child ] until the F35 [ child ] attains the age of twenty-one years or during any shorter period for which he has been appointed guardian and may take such proceedings in relation thereto as may by law be brought by any guardian of the estate of a F35 [ child ].
(3) The provisions of this section are without prejudice to the provisions of any other enactment or to any other powers or duties conferred or imposed by law on parents, guardians or trustees of the property of F36 [ children ].
The age of twenty-one years mentioned in subs. (2) was reduced to 18 years (1.03.1985) by Age of Majority Act 1985 (2/1985), s. 2(3), commenced as per s. 9(2). Certain provisions of this 1964 Act are excluded by the Age of Majority Act 1985, s. 2(4), but they relate solely to maintenance liabilities.
(3) Where there is, in any statutory provision passed or made before the commencement of this Act, a reference to the age of twenty-one years, such provision shall, subject to subsection (4), be construed and have effect as if the reference therein were a reference to full age.
11.— (1) Any person being a guardian of a F37 [ child ] may apply to the court for its direction on any question affecting the welfare of the F37 [ child ] and the court may make such order as it thinks proper.
( b ) has attained the age of 18 years and is or will be, or if any order were made under this Act providing for payment of maintenance for the benefit of the person, would be, receiving full-time education or instruction at a university, college, school or other educational establishment, and who has not attained the age of 23 years.
F40 [ (6) In deciding whether or not to request a report under subsection (5) of this section the court shall have regard to the wishes of the parties before the court where ascertainable but shall not be bound by the said wishes.
(7) A copy of any report prepared under subsection (5) shall be made available to the barrister or solicitor, if any, representing each party in the proceedings or, if any party is not so represented, to that party and may be received in evidence in the proceedings.
(8) Where any person prepares a report pursuant to a request under subsection (5) of this section, the fees and expenses of that person shall be paid by such party or parties to the proceedings as the court shall order.
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 53(a) and (b), S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Substituted (1.03.1985) by Age of Majority Act 1985 (2/1985), s. 6(a), commenced as per s. 9(2).
Inserted (19.10.1989) by Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act 1989 (6/1989), s. 40, commenced as per s. 46(2).
Substituted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 8, commenced as per s. 1(2).
Inserted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 53(c), S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Power to give directions under section provided (27.02.1997) by Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 (33/1996), s. 5(2), commenced as per s. 1(2).
Grant of decree of divorce and custody etc., of children.
(2) Upon the grant of a decree of divorce, the court may, where appropriate, give such directions under section 11 of the Act of 1964 as it considers proper regarding the welfare (within the meaning of that Act), custody of, or right of access to, any dependent member of the family concerned who is an infant (within the meaning of that Act) as if an application had been made to it in that behalf under that section.
Power to make an orders under section provided (27.02.1997) by Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 (33/1996), s. 11(b), commenced as per s. 1(2).
Preliminary orders in proceedings for divorce.
Provision for certain orders made under subs. (2)(b) not to be stayed made (27.02.1997) by Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 (33/1996), s. 25(a), commenced as per s. 1(2).
Stay on certain orders the subject of appeal.
the operation of the order shall not be stayed unless the court that made the order or to which the appeal is brought directs otherwise.
Power to make orders under Act provided (1.08.1996) by Family Law Act 1995 (26/1995), ss. 6(b) and 10(1)(f), S.I. No. 46 of 1996.
Preliminary orders in proceedings for judicial separation.
(f) an order under section 11 of the Act of 1964.
Power to make give directions under Act provided (19.10.1989) by Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act 1989 (6/1989), s. 3(3), commenced as per s. 46(2).
Grant of decree of judicial separation, custody, etc of children.
(3) Upon the granting of a decree of judicial separation by the court, the court may, where appropriate, by order give such directions under section 11 of the Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964, as it thinks proper regarding the welfare or custody of, or right of access to, an infant (being an infant within the meaning of that Act) as if an application had been made under that section.
Power to make an order under Act provided (19.10.1989) by Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act 1989 (6/1989), s. 11(b) and 16(g), commenced as per s. 46(2).
Preliminary orders in judicial separation proceedings.
(g) an order under section 11 of the Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964 concerning any dependent child of the family.
Power to make order under section in proceedings under Domestic Violence Act 2018 prescribed (1.01.2019) by Domestic Violence Act 2018 (6/2018), s. 15(1), (2)(a), S.I. No. 532 of 2018.
The duplicate numbering of subss. (5) and (6) appears in the original amendments. The Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act 1989 (6/1989), s. 40, which inserted subss. (5) to (9) above, was repealed (1.08.1996) by Family Law Act 1995 (26/1995), s. 3 and sch., S.I. No. 46 of 1996. The 1995 Act, s. 47 made alternative provision for social reports in proceedings, which would indicate that it was intended to repeal the versions of subss. (5) and (6) above which provide for welfare reports, and subss. (7) to (9) also dealing with welfare reports.
Previous affecting provision: subss. (2) and (4) amended (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 12, commenced as per s. 1(2); substituted as per F-note above.
Previous affecting provision: subs. (4) substituted (14.06.1988) by Status of Children Act 1987 (26/1987), s. 13, commenced as per s. 1(2)(b); substituted as per F-note above.
Previous affecting provision: subs. (5) inserted (1.03.1985) by Age of Majority Act 1985 (2/1985), s. 6(b), commenced as per s. 9(2); substituted as per F-note above.
F44 [ Custody may be granted to father and mother jointly.
Inserted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 9, commenced as per s. 1(2).
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 54, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
F46 [ Relatives may apply for access to child.
and to whom section 11 does not apply may, subject to subsection (3), apply to the court for an order giving that person access to the child on such terms and conditions as the court may order.
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 55(a), S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Deleted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 55(b), S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 55(c)(i), S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Inserted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 55(c)(ii), S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
F51 [ Operation of order not to be stayed pending appeal unless so ordered.
F52 [ Provision relating to orders under sections 6A, 11, 14 and 16.
Inserted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 9, commenced as per s. 1(2).).
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 56, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
make an order giving that person custody of the child.
(3) Subject to subsection (4), the court shall not make an order under subsection (1) without the consent of each guardian of the child.
(4) The court may make an order dispensing with the consent of a guardian if satisfied it is in the best interests of the child to do so.
Inserted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 58, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
12.— The court may vary or discharge any order previously made by the court under this Part.
12A. — (1) In making any order under this Act, the court may impose such conditions as it considers to be necessary in the best interests of the child.
(2) The court may, where it considers it necessary and appropriate in order to protect the best interests of the child, including his or her right to the care and custody of both of his or her parents, impose conditions in relation to the holding of the passport of a child.
(3) The conditions referred to in subsection (2) include that a passport may be retained by the court or held by a specified person and may be released subject to such further conditions as may be determined by the court.
Substituted (12.05.1982) by Courts Act 1981 (11/1981), s. 15(1)(b), commenced as per s. 33(3).
“ person” includes any school or institution.
The Health Authorities Act 1960 (9/1960), s. 9 mentioned in subs. (2) was repealed (1.04.1971) by Health Act 1970 (1/1970), s. 3 and sch. 1, S.I. No. 90 of 1971.
Power of court as to production of F58 [ child ].
14.— Where a parent of a F58 [ child ] applies to the court for an order for the production of the F58 [ child ] and the court is of opinion that that parent has abandoned or deserted the F58 [ child ] or that he has otherwise so conducted himself that the court should refuse to enforce his right to the custody of the F58 [ child ], the court may in its discretion decline to make the order.
F59 [ Power of Court to order repayment of costs of bringing up child.
15. — (1) Where, upon application by a parent for the production of a child, the court finds that the child is being brought up at the expense of another person, the court may, in its discretion, if it orders that the child be given up to the parent, further order that the parent shall pay to that person the whole of the costs properly incurred by the person in bringing up the child or such portion of those costs as the court considers reasonable.
the court may, in its discretion, if it orders that the child be given up to the parent, further order that the parent shall pay to the Health Service Executive F61 [ or the Child and Family Agency ] the whole of the costs properly incurred by the health authority in providing such assistance F60 [ , or by the Executive or the Agency ] in maintaining the child in care or such portion of those costs as the court considers reasonable.
Substituted (1.01.2005) by Health Act 2004 (42/2004), s. 75 and sch. 7 part 2, S.I. No. 887 of 2004, art. 2(j).
Substituted (1.01.2014) by Child and Family Agency Act 2013 (40/2013), s. 97 and sch. 2 part 1 item 1, S.I. No. 502 of 2013.
Inserted (1.01.2014) by Child and Family Agency Act 2013 (40/2013), s. 97 and sch. 2 part 1 item 1, S.I. No. 502 of 2013.
Previous affecting provision: par. (b) amended (31.10.1995) by Child Care Act 1991 (17/1991), s. 76, S.I. No. 258 of 1995; superseded as per F-note above.
the court shall not make an order for the delivery of the F62 [ child ] to the parent unless the parent has satisfied the court that he is a fit person to have the custody of the F62 [ child ].
Substituted (1.01.2014) by Child and Family Agency Act 2013 (40/2013), s. 97 and sch. 2 part 1 item 2, S.I. No. 502 of 2013.
Previous affecting provision: para. (b) amended (31.10.1995) by Child Care Act 1991 (17/1991), s. 77, S.I. No. 258 of 1995; substituted as per F-note above.
Power of court as to F65 [ child ’ s ] religious education.
17.— (1) Upon any application by a parent for the production or custody of a F65 [ child ], if the court is of opinion that that parent ought not to have the custody of the F65 [ child ], the court shall have power to make such order as it thinks fit to secure that the F65 [ child ] be brought up in the religion in which the parents, or a parent, have or has a legal right to require that the F65 [ child ] should be brought up.
Deleted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 10, commenced as per s. 1(2).
(2) A provision contained in any separation agreement made between the F68 [ parents ] of a F69 [ child ] shall not be invalid by reason only of its providing that one of them shall give up the custody or control of the F69 [ child ] to the other.
Repealed (19.10.1989) by Judicial Separation and Family Law Reform Act 1989 (6/1989), s. 41(3), commenced as per s. 46(2), subject to transitional provision in same subsection.
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 59, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
Previous affecting provision: words in subs. (1) substituted (12.05.1982) by Courts Act 1981 (11/1981), s. 15(1)(c), commenced as per s. 33(3); superseded as per F-note above.
may apply to the court for an order ( “ enforcement order ” ) under this section.
(2) An application under subsection (1) shall be on notice to each guardian and parent of the child concerned.
(c) it is otherwise appropriate in the circumstances of the case to do so.
(iii) receive information, in such manner and in such form as the court may determine on the possibility of their availing of mediation as a means of resolving disputes between them, that adversely affect their parenting capacities, between the applicant and respondent.
(b) the court has taken the views (if any) of the child referred to in paragraph (a) into account in making the order.
(b) make such enforcement order that it considers appropriate in the circumstances.
(7) This section is without prejudice to the law as to contempt of court.
Inserted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 60, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
18C. — (1) The court may, on application by a person granted by order of the court made under this Act, custody of, or access to a child, make an order varying or terminating an enforcement order or any part of that order.
the other parent or guardian of the child may apply to the court for an order requiring the first-mentioned guardian or parent to reimburse to the second-mentioned guardian or parent any necessary expenses actually incurred by that guardian or parent as a result of the failure of the first-mentioned guardian or parent to exercise that right.
Part IV (ss. 19-30) inserted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 11, this section commenced as per s. 1(2).
F75 [ Safeguards to ensure applicant ’ s awareness of alternatives to custody, access and guardianship proceedings and to assist attempts at agreement.
20. — (1) In this section ‘ the applicant ’ means a person who has applied, is applying or proposes to apply to the court for directions under section 6A, 11 or 11B.
( c ) where appropriate, effecting a deed or agreement in writing executed or made by the applicant and the respondent and providing for the custody of the child, the right of access to the child or any question affecting the welfare of the child.
( b ) if the solicitor has complied with paragraph ( a ), any copy of the original document served on any person or left in an office of the court shall be accompanied by a copy of that F78 [ statutory declaration ] .
Part IV (ss. 19-30) inserted (1.01.1999) by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 11, this section commenced by S.I. No. 433 of 1998.
Substituted (1.01.2018) by Mediation Act 2017 (27/2017), s. 24(a)(i), S.I. No. 591 of 2017.
Substituted (1.01.2018) by Mediation Act 2017 (27/2017), s. 24(a)(ii), S.I. No. 591 of 2017.
Substituted (1.01.2018) by Mediation Act 2017 (27/2017), s. 24(a)(iii), S.I. No. 591 of 2017.
F79 [ Safeguards to ensure respondent ’ s awareness of alternatives to custody, access and guardianship proceedings and to assist attempts at agreement.
21. — (1) In this section ‘ the respondent ’ means a respondent in proceedings in the court under section 6A, 11 or 11B.
( c ) where appropriate, effecting a deed or agreement in writing executed or made by the respondent and the applicant and providing for the custody of the child, the right of access to the child or any question affecting the welfare of the child.
( b ) if the solicitor has complied with paragraph (a), any copy of the original document given or sent to the applicant or his solicitor shall be accompanied by a copy of that F82 [ statutory declaration ] .
Substituted (1.01.2018) by Mediation Act 2017 (27/2017), s. 24(b)(i), S.I. No. 591 of 2017.
Substituted (1.01.2018) by Mediation Act 2017 (27/2017, s. 24(b)(ii), S.I. No. 591 of 2017.
Substituted (1.01.2018) by Mediation Act 2017 (27/2017), s. 24(b)(iii), S.I. No. 591 of 2017.
F83 [ Adjournment of proceedings to assist agreement on custody or guardianship of or access to child.
22. — (1) Where, in proceedings under section 6A, 11 or 11B it appears to the court that agreement between the parties on the subject matter of the proceedings may be effected, it may adjourn or further adjourn the proceedings for the purpose of enabling attempts to be made by the parties, if they wish, to reach agreement, with or without the assistance of a third party, on some or all of the issues which are in dispute.
(2) If proceedings are adjourned pursuant to subsection (1), any party may at any time request that the hearing of the proceedings be resumed as soon as practicable and, if such a request is made, the court shall, subject to any other power of the court to adjourn proceedings, resume the hearing.
(3) The powers conferred by this section are additional to any other power of the court to adjourn proceedings.
F84 [ Non-admissibility as evidence of certain communications relating to agreement.
(b) a disclosure by a child that indicates the child has been abused or is at risk of abuse.
Inserted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 61, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
F86 [ Orders in respect of custody or access agreements.
F87 [ Wishes of child.
Part IV (ss. 19-30) inserted (9.01.1998) by Children Act 1997(40/1997), s. 11, this section commenced as per s. 1(2).
Part IV (ss. 19-30) inserted by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 11, this section not commenced as of date of revision.
Prospective affecting provision: section inserted by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 11, not commenced as of date of revision.
F89 [ Power to proceed in absence of child.
27. — (1) It shall not be necessary in proceedings under section F90 [ section 6A, 6C, 6E, 11, 11B or 11E ] for the child to whom the proceedings relate to be brought before the court or to be present for all or any part of the hearing unless the court, either of its own motion or at the request of any of the parties to the proceedings, is satisfied that it is necessary for the proper disposal of the proceedings.
Substituted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 62, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
F91 [ Appointment of guardian ad litem for a child and provision for separate representation.
Prospective amending provision: section inserted by Children Act 1997 (40/1997), s. 11, not commenced as of date of revision.
F91 [ 28. — (1) If in proceedings under section 6A, 11 or 11B the child to whom the proceedings relate is not a party, the court may, if satisfied that having regard to the special circumstances of the case it is necessary in the best interests of the child to do so, appoint a guardian ad litem for the child.
( e ) any submission made in relation to the matter of the appointment as a guardian ad litem that is made to the court by or on behalf of a party to the proceedings or any other person to whom they relate.
(3) For the purposes of this section, the court may appoint as a guardian ad litem the person from whom, under section 47(1) of the Act of 1995, a report on any question affecting the welfare of the child was procured, or such other person as it thinks fit.
(4) If having regard to the gravity of the matters that may be in issue or any other special circumstances relating to the particular case, it appears to the court that it is necessary in the best interests of the child that the guardian ad litem ought to be legally represented, the court may order that the guardian ad litem be so represented in the proceedings.
F92 [ Cost of mediation and counselling services.
Deleted (1.01.2018) by Mediation Act 2017 (27/2017), s. 24(c), S.I. No. 591 of 2017.
30. — (1) Subject to subsection (2), the jurisdiction conferred on a court by this Part may be exercised by the Circuit Court or the District Court.
(2) Where the agreement referred to in section 24 is a separation agreement, the application for an order in respect of that agreement shall be made to the Circuit Court.
(3) Where an application is made to the court for an order under section 24, the court may, in the same proceedings, if it appears to it to be proper to do so, make an order under section 8 or 8A of the Act of 1976 without the institution of proceedings under that Act.
Inserted (18.01.2016) by Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 (9/2015), s. 63, S.I. No. 12 of 2016.
31. (1) In determining for the purposes of this Act what is in the best interests of a child, the court shall have regard to all of the factors or circumstances that it regards as relevant to the child concerned and his or her family.
(iii) to exercise the relevant powers, responsibilities and entitlements to which the application relates.
(d) the capacity of the perpetrator of the violence to properly care for the child and the risk, or likely risk, that the perpetrator poses to the child.
(4) For the purposes of this section, a parent ’ s conduct may be considered to the extent that it is relevant to the child ’ s welfare and best interests only.
(5) In any proceedings to which section 3(1)(a) applies, the court shall have regard to the general principle that unreasonable delay in determining the proceedings may be contrary to the best interests of the child.
(b) may make an order under section 32.
(b) appoint an expert to determine and convey the child ’ s views.
(2) An order under subsection (1) may be made by the court of its own motion or on application to it in that behalf by a party to the proceedings and, in deciding whether to make an order, the court shall have regard to any views expressed to it in relation to the matter by or on behalf of a party to the proceedings concerned or any other person to whom they relate.
(f) the views expressed by a person referred to in subsection (2).
(b) subject to subsection (5), if he or she is not a party to the proceedings, to the child concerned.
(d) whether the best interests of the child would be better served by the furnishing of the report to the parent, guardian, next friend of the child or an expert appointed under subsection (1)(b), rather than to the child himself or herself.
(ii) furnish to the court a report, which shall put before the court any views expressed by the child in relation to the matters to which the proceedings relate.
(7) The court or a party to proceedings to which this section applies may call as a witness in the proceedings an expert appointed under subsection (1).
(b) in making such a further order, appointing the same or a different expert to perform the function concerned.
(9) The fees and expenses of an expert appointed under subsection (1) shall be paid by such parties to the proceedings concerned and in such proportions, or by such party to the proceedings, as the court may determine.
(b) the fees and allowable expenses that may be charged by such an expert.
Application of regulations made under subs. (10) extended (1.01.2019) by Domestic Violence Act 2018 (6/2018), s. 27(6), S.I. No. 532 of 2018. In so far as those regulations apply to an expert appointed under subs. (1)(b) of that section, they shall also apply to an expert appointed under subs. (2).
Power pursuant to section exercised (1.01.2019) by Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 (Child’s Views Expert) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 587 of 2018), in effect as per reg. 1(2).
14 & 15 Chas. 2, sess. 4, c. 19.
Sections 6, 7, 15 and 16.
Custody of Infants Act, 1873.
49 & 50 Vict. c. 27.
Guardianship of Infants Act, 1886.
Custody of Children Act, 1891.

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