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Form 84.26 – Notice Of Application For A Supervision Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 19 (1)
This form is a Notice of Application for a Supervision Order under Section 19(1) of the Child Care Act, 1991. It is used to formally notify the court of an application for a supervision order regarding a child's welfare.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.26 – Notice Of Application For A Supervision Order - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 19 (1)
This form is a Notice of Application for a Supervision Order under Section 19(1) of the Child Care Act, 1991. It is used to formally notify the court of an application for a supervision order regarding a child's welfare.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not providing sufficient evidence to justify why a supervision order is necessary.
- 2Incomplete information about the child's circumstances
- 3Missing supporting evidence for the supervision order
- 4Incorrect court jurisdiction for the application
- 5Failure to notify all relevant parties
Plain English
This form helps you tell the court that you want a supervision order for a child's safety and well-being. A supervision order means a social worker will check on the child's situation while the child stays with their family or guardians.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no standard deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as possible when seeking a supervision order, with consideration for any urgent welfare concerns regarding the child.
- 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 this form when applying for a supervision order under Section 19(1) of the Child Care Act, 1991
- This form is specific to court-supervised child welfare arrangements
- Use when the child remains in the care of parents/guardians but needs professional oversight
- Use for applications made to District or Circuit Courts in Ireland
- Not for emergency protection orders or care orders removing the child from home
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Use this form or another form?
Emergency protection needed
For immediate protection when child is at risk
✓ Check if immediate intervention is required
Form 84.24 (Emergency Care Order)
Child to be removed from home
For placing child in state care
✓ Verify this is the appropriate legal mechanism
Special care order for children with disabilities
For children with significant disabilities
✓ Confirm the child's eligibility criteria
Interim supervision order
For temporary supervision before full order
✓ Check if temporary measures are sufficient
Form 84.26 with 'interim' specified
Appeal against supervision order
For challenging court decisions
✓ Verify the correct appeal procedure
Deadline or filing window
There is no standard deadline for submitting this form, but it should be filed as soon as possible when seeking a supervision order, with consideration for any urgent welfare concerns regarding the child.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form are completed with accurate information
- 2Child's personal details and current address are correct
- 3Reasons for supervision order are clearly stated
- 4All relevant parties have been identified
- 5Supporting documentation is attached
- 6Form is signed by the authorized applicant
- 7A copy is retained for your records
- 8Court fees (if applicable) are paid
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the official Form 84.26 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and supervision needs
- 3Gather all supporting evidence and documentation
- 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office
- 5Pay any required court fees
- 6Ensure proper service of the form on all relevant parties
- 7Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form does not guarantee the court will grant the supervision order
- 2The form must be used in conjunction with proper legal procedures
- 3Additional court hearings may be required before the order is granted
- 4The form is specific to Irish courts and procedures
- 5Legal advice may be necessary for complex cases
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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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 84.26 is the current version used for applications under Section 19(1) of the Child Care Act, 1991, though users should verify with the Courts Service for any recent updates.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify you're using the latest version of Form 84.26 from the Courts Service website
- Check if recent amendments to the Child Care Act affect this form
- Confirm the correct court fees (if applicable) for the current year
- Ensure all court addresses and contact details are up-to-date
- Check if electronic submission options are now available
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelated to Child Care Act, 1991 Section 19(1)
- SRCUsed for applications for supervision orders
- SRCFiled in District or Circuit Courts
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific court fees
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Electronic submission options
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Recent updates to the form
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with emergency care order applications
Uncertainty about which court has jurisdiction for the application
Misunderstanding the difference between supervision orders and care orders
Not knowing who needs to be served with the notice
Uncertainty about required supporting documentation
Confusion about the legal grounds needed for a supervision order
Not understanding the timeframe for court processing
Mistaking this form for applications under different sections of the Child Care Act
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