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CHILDCARE
      
Legislation which pertains to issues arising regarding childcare is the Childcare Act 1991 and the Children’s Act 2001.
      
The Childcare Act 1991 provides for the protection of children in emergencies. The Gardai are empowered to take a child to safety and the legislation provides for the making by the Courts of Emergency Care Orders. Care Proceedings can be initiated by local Health Boards and it is their duty to institute Proceedings seeking Care Orders – Supervision Orders in respect of children that are at risk.
      
The welfare of the child is paramount. The Court also can appoint a Guardian at Ad Litem in respect of the child. The Court also has the power to procure Reports on children to ascertain what is in their best interest/welfare. The Childcare Act of 1991 also provides for accommodation and maintenance of children in the care of the Health Boards and it also provides for access by parents to children in care.
      
The Childcare Act of 1991 also provides for supervision of pre-school services and children’s residential centres.
Chilcare, Care of Children in marriage breakup situations, Law relating to court protection of minors and children
      
The Childcare Act 1991 states that it is the function of every Health Board to promote the welfare of the children in its area who are not receiving adequate care and protection.
      
In the performance of this function, the Health Board has to take such steps as it considers necessary to identify children who are not receiving adequate care and protection and co-ordinate information from all relevant sources relating to children in its area.
      
Relevant articles:
      
SubjectPublicationLink to Document
HSE pays €2.4m legal fees in childcare casesThe Irish Times
(29th July '10)
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Navigating the legal avenues for protecting children at riskThe Irish Times
(29th July '10)
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In camera rule must not obscure child rightsThe Irish Times
(1st June '10)
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Guardians ad litem at risk in new child care BillThe Irish Times
(10th May '10)
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Mother fails to overturn HSE Care Order on daughter - JudgmentJudgment delivered on
7th December '09
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Call for Guardian Status for all FathersIrish Times
(15th March '10)
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New Bill dealing with children in care criticizedIrish Times
(15th March '10)
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Child Care Proceedings should be open to media scrutinyIrish Times
(15th March '10)
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Implementing best practice on the right of children to be heardIrish Times
(1st March '10)
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Child should be kept in careIrish Times
(8th February '10)
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AG’s advice to be sought on children’s rightsIrish Times
(7th February '10)
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New Article recommended for ConstitutionIrish Times
(7th February '10)
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Paper on Children and the LawIrish Times
(21st December '09)
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Gay-lesbian dispute over child raises legal issuesIrish Times
(11th December '09)
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Rights–based approach to Child Law now widespreadIrish Times
(7th December '09)
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Family Rights of Unmarried Father violated in German CourtsIrish Times
(7th December '09)
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No allocated social worker for 20% of children in care - HSE reportIrish Times
(4th November '09)
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Childcare, Family Law Solicitor Dublin Ireland For further information, please contact Marion Campbell Solicitors by calling (01) 475 9345, or by filling out an on-line enquiry form.
        
Marion Campbell Solicitors,
16-18 Harcourt Road, Dublin 2
Phone: +353 (1) 475 9345
Fax: +353 (1) 478 2224
      
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