Seanad debates

Friday, 27 March 2015

Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Committee Stage (Resumed)

 

10:30 am

Photo of Fidelma Healy EamesFidelma 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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