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Form 84.19 – Notice Of Application For Court's Directions (Pending Determination Of Application For Care Order) - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 18 (6)
This form is used to request court directions while an application for a care order under the Child Care Act 1991 is being determined. It should be used when parties involved in child care proceedings need specific guidance from the court on procedural matters before the final decision on the care order.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.19 – Notice Of Application For Court's Directions (Pending Determination Of Application For Care Order) - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 18 (6)
This form is used to request court directions while an application for a care order under the Child Care Act 1991 is being determined. It should be used when parties involved in child care proceedings need specific guidance from the court on procedural matters before the final decision on the care order.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Not clearly specifying the exact directions needed from the court can lead to unnecessary delays in proceedings.
- 2Incorrectly identifying the pending care order application
- 3Failing to specify the exact directions needed from the court
- 4Missing deadlines for submission
- 5Incomplete information about parties involved
Plain English
When a court is deciding whether to make a care order for a child in Ireland, sometimes everyone needs clarification on how to proceed. This form helps people ask the court for specific instructions about what to do while waiting for the final decision on the care order application.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no specific deadline mentioned in the form details, but applications for directions should typically be made as soon as the need for clarification arises to avoid delays in the care order proceedings.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use when you need court guidance on procedural matters during a care order application
- Use when waiting for a decision on a care order but need specific directions
- Use when there are procedural questions that need court clarification
- Use when multiple parties need direction on how to proceed with evidence or submissions
- Use when there are disputes about the process that need judicial resolution
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Use this form or another form?
Urgent need for directions
Same-day processing may be possible
✓ Check if your situation requires immediate attention
Application for an interim care order
Different procedures apply
✓ Verify if your application is for interim or final care order
Directions on specific evidence
Ensures proper evidence submission
✓ Specify exactly what evidence directions you need
Multiple parties involved
Ensures all parties receive notice
✓ Confirm all relevant parties are listed
Emergency situation
May require different procedures
✓ Check if your situation qualifies as an emergency
Deadline or filing window
There is no specific deadline mentioned in the form details, but applications for directions should typically be made as soon as the need for clarification arises to avoid delays in the care order proceedings.
Before you submit
- 1Confirm all parties to the proceedings are correctly identified
- 2Verify the care order application reference number is accurate
- 3Ensure the specific directions requested are clearly stated
- 4Check that all required signatures are included
- 5Confirm all supporting documents are attached
- 6Verify the form is the current version
- 7Ensure copies are provided to all relevant parties
- 8Check that the filing fee is paid if applicable
- 9Confirm the correct court office is receiving the submission
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.19 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the care order application
- 3Specify the exact directions needed from the court
- 4Attach any relevant supporting documentation
- 5File with the appropriate court office or through the electronic filing system
- 6Serve copies on all parties to the proceedings
- 7Keep a copy of the filed form for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form only requests directions, not decisions on the care order itself
- 2It cannot be used to expedite the determination of the care order application
- 3The court may not grant all requested directions
- 4This form does not replace the need for legal advice in complex cases
- 5Electronic submission may not be available for all court offices
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form number matches Form 84.19
- Check that it references the Child Care Act 1991 Section 18(6)
- Ensure all sections are completed according to current guidance
- Confirm any recent amendments to the form are reflected
- Check that the form is compatible with electronic submission if applicable
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number confirmed as Form 84.19
- SRCIssuing agency confirmed as Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCLegal basis confirmed as Child Care Act 1991 Section 18(6)
- SRCPurpose confirmed as requesting court directions during care order proceedings
- SRCSpecific submission methods not confirmed in official source
- SRCCurrent version status not confirmed in official source
- SRCFiling deadlines not confirmed in official source
- SRCApplicable fees not confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
The difference between this form and the care order application itself
Which court office has jurisdiction for specific directions
Whether legal representation is required to submit this form
How to specify the exact nature of the directions needed
The relationship between this application and the main care order proceedings
Whether there are different procedures for emergency situations
How to calculate any applicable filing fees
The process for serving this form on all parties
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