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. 1 2 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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