Guardianship of Infants Act 1964

The Guardianship of Infants Act of 1964 was an Act of the Parliament of the Republic of Ireland. It was signed into law on 25 March 1964.[1][2]

This Act governs the law relating to guardianship and custody of children in the Republic of Ireland. The Act consists of three parts; Part I: Preliminary and General (Section 1–4), Part II: Guardianship (Sections 5–12), and Part III: Enforcement of Right of Custody (Sections 13–18).[1]

Acts referred to

  • Adoption Act 1952, No. 25.
  • Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961, No. 39.
  • Guardianship of Infants Act 1886, c. 27.
  • Wills Act 1837, c. 26.
  • Health Act 1947, No. 28.
  • Health Authorities Act 1960, No. 9.
  • Health Act 1953, No. 26.

References

  1. ^ a b Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 (No. 7 of 1964). Enacted on 25 March 1964. Act of the Oireachtas. Retrieved from Irish Statute Book on 14 September 2021.
  2. ^ "Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 (Revised Act)". Law Reform Commission. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 14 September 2021.


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