Guardianship of Infants and Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2026

An Bille um Chaomhnóireacht Naíon agus um Chúram Leanaí (Leasú), 2026

Public Bill 53/2026 · Status: Enacted · Most recent stage: Enacted

1. First Stage
2. Second Stage
3. Committee Stage
4. Report Stage
5. Fifth Stage
6. Enacted

Bill entitled an Act to amend the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 to provide for the restriction or removal of guardianship of a child in certain circumstances by order of a court in proceedings for that purpose, in the resolution of which the court shall regard the best interests of the child as the paramount consideration; to amend certain provisions of Part VA of the Child Care Act 1991 in relation to the appointment of, and legal representation for, guardians ad litem; and to provide for related matters.

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