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Legal daughter of Irish and New Zealand women denied passport

Date
2026-03-09
Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Summary

The High Court granted an Irish woman and her daughter permission to challenge a refusal to issue the child an Irish passport. The woman, who is married to the New Zealand woman who gave birth to the child, submits that the refusal to recognise her as a legal parent is unconstitutional; the judicial review was adjourned to May 12.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Legal daughter of Irish and New Zealand women denied passport. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • High Court

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision

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