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The Guardian ad litem National Service is due to commence in June. In the run up to commencement regular updates will be available here

• 19 March 2026 Update

The process for Guardians ad litem to apply to continue in their role during the transitional period opened last week and will close on 13 April. We are asking Guardians ad litem to complete this process as soon as possible so that Garda vetting can then begin. A briefing session will take place at 4pm on Monday 23 March. For further information on this and other updates on the work of the Guardian ad litem National Service over the past two weeks read our latest update below.

The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has launched a public consultation for Ireland’s first National Policy Framework for Alternative Care. The Minister is now seeking the public’s views to inform the development of the National Policy Framework. You can submit your views up until 12 April 2026 by completing our survey.