Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 March 2022
338. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice if the central authority for child abduction in her Department gives advice to Irish parents that have been the victim of child abduction; if a response will issue in relation to the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15546/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Irish Central Authority for Child Abduction is located within my Department. The Central Authority can only assist on cases where children have been removed from this jurisdiction to a country that is a bilateral partner to the 1980 Hague Convention, that is, where their accession is accepted by this jurisdiction.
My officials are dealing with the case referred to by the Deputy and contact has been made with the person concerned. However, I hope you will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me, as Minister, to comment on any individual case.
Additionally, the Central Authority for Child Abduction does not provide legal advice but can advise an individual about how to make an application under the Hague Convention.
