Report of the Child Maintenance Review Group
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Teanga: Níl leagan Gaeilge den mhír seo ar fáil.
In line with the Programme for Government commitment, the government established a Child Maintenance Review Group to examine certain issues in relation to child maintenance in Ireland. The Group's Terms of Reference were to consider and make recommendations on:
The group was chaired by former Circuit Court Judge Catherine Murphy and its membership included legal, policy and academic professionals, and officials from the Department of Social Protection and the Department of Justice.
As part of its work, the Group conducted a public consultation process. Submissions were received from members of the public, as well as Members of the Oireachtas, NGOs and Professional Bodies. The Group also examined the international position where there are a variety of different approaches taken to these matters.
The Group reported to the Minister for Social Protection in April 2022 and the Government published the report and its response to it in November 2022.
Report of the Child Maintenance Review Group