Legislative Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 April 2011

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Ceisteanna (257)

Sean Fleming

Ceist:

276 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when section 28 of the Guardianship of Infants Act, as amended by the Children Act 1997, which dealt with the appointment of guardian ad litem in certain circumstances, was commenced and put into legal effect and entered into force of law. [7373/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter)

Section 28 of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964, inserted by section 11 of the Children Act 1997, regarding appointment of a guardian ad litem for a child and provision for separate representation of the guardian ad litem, has not been commenced. I am presently considering the possible commencement of the section.