First Stage Current 34th Dáil 53/2026

Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2026

Introduced: 15 May 2026
Last updated: 15 May 2026

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Courts can restrict or remove guardianship of a child when necessary, with child's best interests as the main priority.
Amends the 1964 Guardianship of Infants Act to establish a court process for guardianship restriction or removal decisions.
Bill still in First Stage; specific circumstances triggering restrictions and related procedures not yet detailed in available information.

Stage timeline

First Stage 34th Dáil

15 May 2026