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Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2022
- Sponsor
- Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
- Introduced
- 11 Apr 2022
- Last updated
- 11 Sep 2024
What this bill doesAI · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
- Replaces ad hoc guardian ad litem system with regulated national service. New Part VA defines guardian roles, qualifications, functions, and appointment procedures for all child care proceedings.
- Guardians must ascertain child's views, advise court on best interests, furnish written reports with recommendations, and remain independent. Courts may grant party rights if necessary for child's interests.
- Minister appoints guardians, arranges legal support, pays costs, and may recover expenses from parties. Establishes authorization system with regulations setting professional standards and vetting requirements.
Stage timelineWhat do these stages mean?
- First Stage33rd Dáil11 Apr 2022
- Second Stage33rd Dáil11 Apr 2022
- Committee Stage33rd Dáil28 Apr 2022
- Report Stage33rd Dáil25 May 2022
- Fifth Stage33rd Dáil25 May 2022
- Second Stage26th Seanad25 May 2022
- Committee Stage26th Seanad14 Jul 2022
- Report Stage26th Seanad14 Jul 2022
- Fifth Stage26th Seanad14 Jul 2022
- Enacted19 Jul 2022
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