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Form 84.33 – Directions Under Section 20 (2) Of The Act (Pending Outcome Of Investigation By Health Board) - Child Care Act, 1991
Form 84.33 is a court document used to issue directions under Section 20(2) of the Child Care Act, 1991 while waiting for the outcome of a Health Board investigation. This form is typically used in child care proceedings when the court needs to make temporary arrangements for a child's care.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.33 – Directions Under Section 20 (2) Of The Act (Pending Outcome Of Investigation By Health Board) - Child Care Act, 1991
Form 84.33 is a court document used to issue directions under Section 20(2) of the Child Care Act, 1991 while waiting for the outcome of a Health Board investigation. This form is typically used in child care proceedings when the court needs to make temporary arrangements for a child's care.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not clearly specifying that these directions are temporary pending the Health Board investigation outcome.
- 2Incomplete information about the child's current situation
- 3Failure to consider all parties' views
- 4Missing supporting documentation
- 5Incorrect reference to Child Care Act provisions
Plain English
This form helps judges make temporary decisions about a child's care while a Health Board investigates concerns about the child's welfare. It's part of Ireland's child protection system, where authorities look into situations that might affect a child's safety and wellbeing.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no standard deadline for this form as it's situation-dependent, but it should be filed as soon as temporary directions are needed while waiting for the Health Board investigation outcome.
- 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 there's an ongoing Health Board investigation in a child care case
- Use when the court needs to make immediate temporary arrangements
- Use when Section 20(2) directions are required
- Not for use in emergency protection order cases
- Not for final care order applications
- Not for cases without a Health Board investigation
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Emergency protection needed
For immediate protection when there's an immediate risk of harm
✓ Check if the situation requires immediate action beyond temporary directions
Applying for a full care order
For long-term care arrangements when the investigation is complete
✓ Ensure the Health Board investigation has concluded before using this form
Seeking access/visitation arrangements
For establishing contact arrangements between child and specific people
✓ This form focuses on care arrangements, not access
Form 12 (Access Order Application)
Reporting child protection concerns
For initial reporting of concerns to Health Board
✓ This is a court form, not for initial reporting
Deadline or filing window
There is no standard deadline for this form as it's situation-dependent, but it should be filed as soon as temporary directions are needed while waiting for the Health Board investigation outcome.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form are completed
- 2Relevant parties have been notified
- 3Supporting documentation is attached
- 4Form references the correct case number
- 5Temporary nature of directions is clearly stated
- 6Health Board investigation status is accurately described
- 7Form is signed by the authorized person
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 84.33 with accurate information
- 2Gather any supporting documentation relevant to the case
- 3Notify all relevant parties about the application
- 4File the completed form with the appropriate court office
- 5Attend any required court hearing
- 6Keep a copy of the filed form for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form only creates temporary arrangements, not final orders
- 2It cannot override the outcome of the Health Board investigation
- 3The directions must be within the court's powers under Section 20(2)
- 4It cannot be used to bypass proper child protection procedures
- 5The court may refuse directions if they're not in the child's best interests
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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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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the current version number matches the latest Courts Service publication
- Check if recent amendments to the Child Care, 1991 affect this form
- Confirm if electronic filing options have been updated
- Ensure contact information for relevant authorities is current
- Check if any new procedures have been added for Health Board investigations
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number confirmed from Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCRelated to Child Care Act, 1991 Section 20(2)
- SRCInvolves Health Board investigations
- SRCUsed for temporary directions in child care proceedings
- SRCFiled with the Courts Service
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific submission procedures
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current version number
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: recent updates to the form
Common confusion points
Confusing temporary directions with final care orders
Not understanding the difference between Health Board investigations and court proceedings
Unclear about the scope of Section 20(2) powers
Misunderstanding the temporary nature of these directions
Confusion about who should complete and file the form
Not knowing when to use this form versus other child care forms
Unclear about the relationship between Health Board investigations and court decisions
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