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Form 84.9 – Order To Vary / Discharge A Direction (Under Section 13(7)(A) Of The Act) - Child Care Act, 1991
Form 84.9 is used to apply to the court for an order to vary or discharge a direction issued under Section 13(7)(a) of the Child Care Act, 1991. This form is specifically for situations where a party believes an existing direction related to child care proceedings needs to be changed or removed.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 84.9 – Order To Vary / Discharge A Direction (Under Section 13(7)(A) Of The Act) - Child Care Act, 1991
Form 84.9 is used to apply to the court for an order to vary or discharge a direction issued under Section 13(7)(a) of the Child Care Act, 1991. This form is specifically for situations where a party believes an existing direction related to child care proceedings needs to be changed or removed.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is not clearly specifying which direction under Section 13(7)(a) you are seeking to vary or discharge.
- 2Incorrectly identifying the specific direction being challenged
- 3Failing to provide sufficient evidence to support your application
- 4Missing the correct court location where the original direction was made
- 5Not following proper service requirements on other parties
Plain English
This form lets you ask a judge to change or cancel a previous instruction about child care arrangements in Ireland. It's part of the legal process when you disagree with how a child's care is currently being handled by a court direction.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While there's no strict deadline for submitting Form 84.9, it should be filed as soon as possible after deciding to challenge a direction. Delays may affect the court's ability to address the matter promptly and could impact the child's welfare.
- 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 you want to change or cancel a specific direction issued under Section 13(7)(a)
- This applies only to directions made under the Child Care Act, 1991
- For other types of child care orders, you may need a different form
- If you're seeking a new direction rather than changing an existing one, this is not the correct form
- For emergency variations, you may need to use different procedures
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Seeking an emergency variation of a direction
Emergency requests need immediate attention
✓ Check if the situation requires urgent court action
Applying for a new direction under Section 13(7)(a)
New directions require fresh consideration
✓ Confirm you're not applying to vary an existing direction
Disagreeing with a care order under different sections
Different sections have different procedures
✓ Verify which section applies to your situation
Seeking contact or access arrangements
Contact arrangements have specific requirements
✓ Ensure you're applying for the correct type of order
Form 84.10 or other contact forms
Challenging the appointment of a guardian ad litem
Guardian appointments have separate procedures
✓ Check if your concern is about the guardian specifically
Deadline or filing window
While there's no strict deadline for submitting Form 84.9, it should be filed as soon as possible after deciding to challenge a direction. Delays may affect the court's ability to address the matter promptly and could impact the child's welfare.
Before you submit
- 1Complete all sections of the form fully and accurately
- 2Identify the specific direction under Section 13(7)(a) you wish to vary or discharge
- 3Provide detailed reasons for your application
- 4Include proposed alternative arrangements
- 5Attach any relevant supporting documents
- 6Check that you've included the correct court fee
- 7Verify you're submitting to the correct court office
- 8Ensure all other parties have been properly served
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the correct version of Form 84.9 from the Courts Service website or court office
- 2Complete the form with all required information about the existing direction
- 3Prepare any supporting evidence or documentation
- 4Calculate and include the appropriate court fee
- 5Submit the completed form to the relevant Family Court office
- 6Ensure all other parties in the case are properly served with the application
- 7Keep a copy of your submission for your records
Known limitations
- 1This form cannot be used to apply for entirely new directions
- 2The court may refuse to vary or discharge a direction if it's not in the child's best interests
- 3The form cannot be used to appeal a decision, only to vary or discharge existing directions
- 4Certain directions may require additional consent or procedures before they can be varied
- 5The court may impose conditions on any variation or discharge granted
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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 84.9 is the current version for this purpose under the Child Care Act, 1991. No recent changes have been confirmed, but always verify with the Courts Service for the most up-to-date version.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Verify you're using the most current version of Form 84.9
- Check that the form references the correct Child Care Act provisions
- Confirm any recent changes to court fees
- Ensure contact details for the Courts Service are up to date
- Check if electronic filing options have been expanded for this form type
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
- SRCSpecifically references Section 13(7)(a)
- SRCUsed for varying or discharging directions
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Current filing fees
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Processing times
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific court locations accepting electronic filing
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Recent updates to form requirements
Common confusion points
Confusing directions under Section 13(7)(a) with other types of court orders
Not understanding the difference between varying and discharging a direction
Uncertainty about which court office has jurisdiction to hear the application
Misunderstanding the requirements for serving other parties
Confusion about what constitutes sufficient grounds for variation or discharge
Uncertainty about whether legal representation is required
Not knowing whether the child's views need to be considered
Confusion about the standard the court will use to decide the application
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