Seanad debates
Friday, 27 March 2015
Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed)
10:30 am
Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
I have some sympathy for this amendment as the presumption of guardianship is a good one. When it is not present, it leads to a very unequal relationship between the father and the mother. However, if there guardianship for an unmarried father who lives at home with his own family, as opposed to the mother, what is his responsibility as regards maintenance? We must act in the best interests of the child, but with rights come responsibilities. Am I correct that automatic custody comes with guardianship?
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