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Judge dismisses application by father seeking return of daughter to Poland

Judge dismisses application by father seeking return of daughter to Poland

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

The man brought High Court proceedings when the child’s mother refused to return her from Ireland after an agreed summer holiday last year.

Judge orders return of 10-year-old boy to Ukraine

Judge orders return of 10-year-old boy to Ukraine

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Ms Justice Mary Rose Gearty said the child's fear of dying was not based on established facts

Children taken from home country by mother can remain in Ireland, court rules

Children taken from home country by mother can remain in Ireland, court rules

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Ms Justice Úna Ní Raifeartaigh said the fact the mother has twice abducted the children “weighs heavily” with her