Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964

PART II

Guardianship

Jurisdiction in guardianship matters.

5.—(1) The jurisdiction conferred on a court by this Part may be exercised by the High Court or, subject to section 22 of the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act, 1961 , by the Circuit Court.

(2) Accordingly, a reference to this Part shall be substituted at reference number 45 in the Fourth Schedule to the said Act for the reference to the Guardianship of Infants Act, 1886 (repealed by this Act).

(3) The jurisdiction conferred by this Part is in addition to any other jurisdiction to appoint or remove guardians or as to the wardship of infants or the care of infants' estates.