Judgment: 2020-03-13 · Court archive

Wexford court grants care order for child until adulthood

The District Court committed a young child to the Child and Family Agency’s care for the duration of her minority, with access left to the agency’s discretion and a court review directed after two years.

District Court, District Court Area of Wexford, District No. 23 ·

Who, what, where, when and why

Who
  • The Child and Family Agency (Applicant)
  • O.R.
What

The District Court committed a young child to the Child and Family Agency’s care for the duration of her minority, with access left to the agency’s discretion and a court review directed after two years.

Where

Places mentioned in the report

  • Wexford
When

Judgment:

Why

Reasons reported in the judgment

The District Court at Wexford granted the Child and Family Agency a care order for O.R. until she reaches adulthood, after finding that her welfare was likely to be impaired without court-ordered care. The order followed an application under section 18 of the Child Care Act 1991.

The District Court at Wexford granted the Child and Family Agency a care order for O.R. until she reaches adulthood, after finding that her welfare was likely to be impaired without court-ordered care. The order followed an application under section 18 of the Child Care Act 1991.

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