41B.17 Notice Of Application For Order - Protection Of Children (Hague Convention) Act 2000

What this form is for

• • You need this form when asking an Irish court for an Order regarding a child.
• • The matter involves international elements covered by the Hague Convention Act 2000 (e.g., the child is living in Ireland but has ties to another country).
• • Use this specifically when you are initiating the application, not just responding to one.
• • It serves as the formal notice that tells the court what order you want.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There isn't a universal deadline listed here, but submit this as soon as the need for an Order arises to avoid delays in protection proceedings.

Before you submit

• • Have you clearly stated *what* Order you are applying for?
• • Is the child’s full name, DOB, and current address correct?
• • Have you detailed *why* the Hague Convention applies to this case?
• • Are all required supporting documents (e.g., birth certificates) attached?
• • Did you fill out the section detailing the other parent/party's details accurately?
• • Is your contact information complete and current?

How to file this form

1. 1Complete every field on Form 41B.17 thoroughly.
2. 2Gather all necessary supporting documentation relevant to child protection under Hague rules.
3. 3Sign and date the form where indicated.
4. 4Submit the completed package to the appropriate Courts Service of Ireland office or via the designated online portal (if applicable).
5. 5Keep a dated copy for your own records.

Known limitations

• • This form alone does not guarantee an Order will be granted.
• • The specific court handling the application is not confirmed in official source.
• • It does not dictate the timeline for the hearing; that depends on the Court's schedule.
• • If you are applying via a solicitor, they may require additional forms not listed here.