Family Law (Protection of Spouses and Children) Act, 1981

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Number 21 of 1981


FAMILY LAW (PROTECTION OF SPOUSES AND CHILDREN) ACT, 1981


ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

Section

1.

Interpretation.

2.

Barring order.

3.

Protection order.

4.

Taking effect of orders.

5.

Copies of orders to be given to spouses and Garda Síochána.

6.

Offences.

7.

Power of arrest.

8.

Offences committed on bail.

9.

Application of section 9 (2) of Family Home Protection Act, 1976, to barring orders, etc.

10.

Effect of appeal from orders.

11.

Discharge of orders.

12.

Exercise of jurisdiction by Court.

13.

Rules of court.

14.

Hearing of proceedings under this Act.

15.

Costs.

16.

Saving provisions.

17.

Repeals and transitional provisions.

18.

Commencement.

19.

Short title.


Acts Referred to

Adoption Acts, 1952 to 1976

Courts Act, 1964

1964, No. 11

Courts Act, 1971

1971, No. 36

Criminal Justice Act, 1951

1951, No. 2

Criminal Law Act, 1976

1976, No. 32

Family Home Protection Act, 1976

1976, No. 27

Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act, 1976

1976, No. 11

Guardianship of Infants Act, 1964

1964, No. 7

Landlord and Tenant Acts, 1967 to 1980

Rent Restrictions Acts, 1960 and 1967

Statute of Limitations, 1957

1957, No. 6

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Number 21 of 1981


FAMILY LAW (PROTECTION OF SPOUSES AND CHILDREN) ACT, 1981


AN ACT TO MAKE FURTHER PROVISION FOR THE PROTECTION OF A SPOUSE AND ANY CHILDREN WHOSE SAFETY OR WELFARE REQUIRES IT BECAUSE OF THE CONDUCT OF THE OTHER SPOUSE, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER CONNECTED MATTERS. [23rd June, 1981]

BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS: