Dáil Éireann Debates Bill to Remove Guardianship Rights for Partner Killers (oireachtas.ie)

• Bill amends Guardianship of Infants Act 1964
• Cross-party support during Second Stage debate on 21 May 2026
• Proceeds to Committee Stage for further scrutiny

"Dáil Éireann debated the second stage of the Guardianship of Infants (Amendment) Bill 2026 on 21 May 2026. The bill proposes to automatically remove guardianship rights from individuals convicted of killing their partner, aiming to protect children from perpetrators of domestic homicide. The legislation amends the Guardianship of Infants Act 1964 and received broad cross-party support during the debate. It now proceeds to Committee Stage for further scrutiny."