Court-appointed guardians services set for reform

The Government is today set to approve rules which will see legal guardians appointed to vulnerable children who are affected by court cases.

Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone is to bring heads of new legislation to Cabinet today relating to the ‘guardian ad litem’ service which will seek to address shortcomings in the system, Government sources have said.

The Irish Examiner understands Ms Zappone will seek the backing of her Government colleagues to completely reform the system of court-appointed guardians.