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Form 84.40C – Notice Of Application For Extension Of A Special Care Order - Child Care Act 1991, Section 23B (4) (B) (As Inserted By Section 16 Of The Children Act 2001)
Form 84.40C is used to apply for an extension of a Special Care Order for a child under Irish law. This form should be used when the existing Special Care Order is approaching its expiration date and needs to be continued.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.40C – Notice Of Application For Extension Of A Special Care Order - Child Care Act 1991, Section 23B (4) (B) (As Inserted By Section 16 Of The Children Act 2001)
Form 84.40C is used to apply for an extension of a Special Care Order for a child under Irish law. This form should be used when the existing Special Care Order is approaching its expiration date and needs to be continued.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is submitting the form too close to or after the current Special Care Order expires.
- 2Missing the deadline for submission before the current order expires
- 3Incomplete form sections leading to delays
- 4Insufficient supporting documentation for the extension request
- 5Failure to notify all relevant parties about the application
Plain English
This form lets you ask the court to keep a Special Care Order in place for a child longer than the original order period. A Special Care Order gives the court authority to place a child in special care, usually in a designated center.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form must be submitted well before the current Special Care Order expires to allow sufficient time for court processing and avoid any gap in legal authority.
- 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 specifically to extend an existing Special Care Order
- Do not use this form for initial applications for a Special Care Order
- Use this form when the original order period is ending and continued special care is needed
- This form applies to extensions under Section 23B(4)(B) of the Child Care Act 1991
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Initial application for Special Care Order
Different legal requirements and procedures
✓ Check if you're applying for the first time
Variation of Special Care Order conditions
For changing terms of existing order
✓ Determine if you need to change conditions or just extend
Application for Interim Care Order
Temporary emergency order
✓ Check if this is an emergency situation requiring immediate intervention
Application for Supervision Order
Less restrictive than Special Care Order
✓ Assess if special care is truly necessary
Deadline or filing window
The form must be submitted well before the current Special Care Order expires to allow sufficient time for court processing and avoid any gap in legal authority.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all required sections of the form
- 2Attach supporting documentation showing continued need for special care
- 3Verify all personal details and case references are accurate
- 4Check that the form is signed by authorized personnel
- 5Confirm submission to the correct court office
- 6Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
- 7Verify submission method meets court requirements
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the current version of Form 84.40C from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete all sections with accurate information about the child and current circumstances
- 3Gather supporting documentation demonstrating the ongoing need for special care
- 4Submit the completed form to the appropriate court office before the current order expires
- 5Notify all relevant parties about the application as required
- 6Attend any scheduled court hearings related to the extension application
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used to apply for an initial Special Care Order
- 2The form does not guarantee that the court will grant the extension
- 3Extensions are subject to court review based on the child's best interests
- 4The form must be submitted through proper court channels; direct submission to the court is required
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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->This form is current under the Child Care Act 1991 as amended by the Children Act 2001. Always check the Courts Service website for the most recent version before use.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify the form has been updated to reflect any amendments to the Child Care Act 1991
- Check that the form references the correct section numbers as amended by the Children Act 2001
- Confirm that all contact information for court offices is current
- Ensure any recent changes in court procedures are reflected in the form instructions
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm is issued by the Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCForm relates to Special Care Orders under Child Care Act 1991
- SRCForm specifically addresses extensions under Section 23B(4)(B)
- SRCSection 23B was inserted by Section 16 of the Children Act 2001
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact submission deadlines
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific court office locations
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact supporting documentation requirements
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: current processing times
Common confusion points
Confusion between Special Care Orders and other types of care orders
Uncertainty about which court office to submit the form to
Misunderstanding the timing requirements for submission
Confusion about who is authorized to complete and submit the form
Uncertainty about what supporting documentation is required
Confusion about the difference between extending and varying a Special Care Order
Unclear procedures for notifying all relevant parties
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