Children Act, 2001

Action by health board on recommendations.

13.—(1) On receipt of the recommendations of a family welfare conference, the health board concerned may—

(a) apply for an order under Part IVA (inserted by this Act) of the Act of 1991,

(b) apply for a care order or a supervision order under that Act, or

(c) provide any service or assistance for the child or his or her family as it considers appropriate, having regard to the recommendations of the conference.

(2) Where a family welfare conference has been convened following a direction of the Children Court under section 77 , the health board shall communicate with that Court in accordance with subsection (2) of that section.