Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

I can confirm that. We signalled these because they mirror sections 41 and 42 of the Family Law Act 1995, which allows the making of lump-sum orders and secured periodical payment orders for spouses without the requirement for a judicial separation. In particular this provides that the court may make lump-sum orders and secured orders when making a maintenance order under the Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act 1976.

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