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Form 84.30 – Notice Of Application For Directions (Under Section 19 (4) Of The Act) - Child Care Act, 1991
This form requests specific directions from the court regarding child care proceedings under Section 19(4) of the Child Care Act, 1991. It's used when you need formal guidance on how to proceed with a child care case.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.30 – Notice Of Application For Directions (Under Section 19 (4) Of The Act) - Child Care Act, 1991
This form requests specific directions from the court regarding child care proceedings under Section 19(4) of the Child Care Act, 1991. It's used when you need formal guidance on how to proceed with a child care case.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Unclear requests for directions often result in inadequate court responses.
- 2Incomplete information may result in delayed processing
- 3Missing case reference numbers can cause confusion
- 4Unclear requests for directions may not get proper response
- 5Filing in the wrong court may cause significant delays
Plain English
This form helps you ask a judge for specific instructions about what to do next in your child care case. Think of it as sending a formal request to the court when you need clarification on how to handle certain aspects of your situation involving children.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no specified deadline for this form, but it should be filed as soon as directions are needed in your child care case to avoid unnecessary delays in 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
- When you need specific court guidance on how to proceed with a child care case
- When there are disputed issues that require judicial clarification
- When you need formal directions on procedural matters
- When standard procedures don't address your specific situation
- When multiple parties need coordinated court instructions
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Emergency child protection situation
Immediate court intervention may be needed
✓ Contact social services first
Applying for custody of a child
Different legal procedures apply
✓ Check if custody or directions is appropriate
Form 17 (Application for Custody)
Seeking access rights
Different legal focus
✓ Ensure you're applying for the right type of order
Contesting a care order
Different legal process
✓ Check if you need to oppose rather than seek directions
Form 12A (Notice of Intention to Oppose)
Deadline or filing window
There is no specified deadline for this form, but it should be filed as soon as directions are needed in your child care case to avoid unnecessary delays in proceedings.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections of the form
- 2Include your case reference number
- 3Specify exactly what directions you're seeking
- 4List all relevant parties to the case
- 5Sign and date the form
- 6Keep a copy for your records
- 7Verify the correct court location for submission
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.30
- 2Complete all required sections with accurate information
- 3Specify the exact directions you need from the court
- 4Include all relevant case reference numbers
- 5Submit to the appropriate court office
- 6Keep a copy and note the submission date
Known limitations
- 1This form only requests directions, it doesn't resolve substantive issues
- 2The court may not provide all requested directions
- 3Directions are subject to judicial discretion
- 4This form doesn't replace other necessary applications
- 5Emergency situations may require different procedures
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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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Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number: Form 84.30
- SRCIssuing agency: Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelevant legislation: Child Care Act, 1991, Section 19(4)
- SRCPurpose: Request for court directions
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current submission methods
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Fee requirements
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with applications for specific orders
Unclear about what constitutes appropriate 'directions'
Not including all relevant parties in the application
Misunderstanding the difference between directions and orders
Filing in the wrong court or jurisdiction
Not providing sufficient detail about the specific issues
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