33Ward of State by consent

33 Ward of State by consent

(1)  An application made under section 35 of the repealed Act and not finally determined before the commencement day is taken to be an application for a care agreement under section 11 of the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 .

(2)  If a child is a ward of the State by the admission of the Director under section 35 of the repealed Act, a care and protection order under section 42 of the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997 placing the child under the guardianship of the Secretary until the child attains 18 years of age is taken to be in effect in respect of that child.