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Form 84.67 – Care Order (Under Section 17 (4) (B) Of The School Attendance Act, 1926) - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 75
This form is used for making a care order under specific sections of Irish law relating to school attendance and child care. It would be used when a court needs to intervene in a child's care due to persistent school attendance issues.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.67 – Care Order (Under Section 17 (4) (B) Of The School Attendance Act, 1926) - Child Care Act, 1991 Section 75
This form is used for making a care order under specific sections of Irish law relating to school attendance and child care. It would be used when a court needs to intervene in a child's care due to persistent school attendance issues.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing school attendance records can lead to an incomplete assessment and potentially inappropriate care order decisions.
- 2Incomplete information about the child's attendance history
- 3Missing documentation from school authorities
- 4Failure to consider alternative solutions before seeking a care order
- 5Incorrect legal references or sections
Plain English
This form helps the Irish courts decide if a child needs to be placed in care because of school attendance problems. It's a legal document that gives the court authority to make decisions about a child's living situation when parents aren't ensuring the child attends school.
Submission Date
- Filing date: There is no standard deadline for this form as it's submitted as part of court proceedings when needed, but it should be filed promptly when attendance issues reach a critical stage.
- 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 school attendance issues persist despite interventions
- Use when the child's welfare is at risk due to non-attendance
- Use when a care order is being considered under Section 17(4)(B) of the School Attendance Act
- Use when Section 75 of the Child Care Act applies to the case
- Not for routine school attendance issues that can be resolved through school procedures
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Routine attendance issues
Less formal, no court involvement
✓ Check if the issue can be resolved through school meetings
Child protection concerns
Different legal threshold for protection
✓ Confirm if concerns relate to protection or attendance
Special educational needs
Different process for identifying needs
✓ Verify if attendance issues stem from educational needs
Truancy without care concerns
Less intervention than care orders
✓ Ensure attendance isn't due to unmet needs
Deadline or filing window
There is no standard deadline for this form as it's submitted as part of court proceedings when needed, but it should be filed promptly when attendance issues reach a critical stage.
Before you submit
- 1All sections of the form completed
- 2School attendance records attached
- 3Home assessment completed
- 4Previous interventions documented
- 5Child's views considered (if age appropriate)
- 6Legal review completed
- 7Copies made for all parties
How to file this form
- 1Gather all relevant school attendance records
- 2Complete home assessment of the child's situation
- 3Document previous interventions and their outcomes
- 4Have the form reviewed by legal counsel
- 5Submit to the appropriate court
- 6Serve copies to all relevant parties including parents/guardians
- 7Attend the court hearing prepared to present the case
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used for routine attendance issues
- 2It requires evidence of persistent problems despite interventions
- 3The court must be satisfied that a care order is in the child's best interests
- 4The form does not bypass other legal procedures for child protection
- 5It may not be appropriate for children with special educational needs
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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 correct legal references (School Attendance Act 1926, Child Care Act 1991)
- Check if recent amendments to either act affect this form
- Ensure all sections are completed with current information
- Confirm if digital submission options are now available
- Review if additional documentation is now required
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 18/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm issued by Courts Service of Ireland
- SRCBased on School Attendance Act, 1926 Section 17(4)(B)
- SRCBased on Child Care Act, 1991 Section 75
- SRCNot confirmed in official source if digital submission is available
- SRCNot confirmed in official source about current processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source about specific documentation requirements
- SRCNot confirmed in official source about recent amendments to the form
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with routine school attendance procedures
Not understanding the difference between care orders and other interventions
Uncertainty about which sections of the Acts apply
Misunderstanding the threshold for court intervention
Not involving the child appropriately in the process
Assuming the form guarantees a care order will be made
Confusing this with child protection proceedings under different legislation
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