294ARestrictions on the extension of protection orders

294A Restrictions on the extension of protection orders (1) The Court must not extend a family reunification order unless it is satisfied that— (a) there is compelling evidence that it is likely that a parent of the child will permanently resume care of the child during the period of the extension; and (b) the extension will not have the effect that a child will be placed in out of home care for a cumulative period that exceeds 24 months, calculated in accordance with section 287A. (2) The Court must not extend a care by Secretary order unless the Court is satisfied that— (a) firstly, a permanent care order is not appropriate in the circumstances; and (b) secondly, a long-term care order is not appropriate in the circumstances. (3) Despite subsection (2), the Court may extend a care by Secretary order if the Court is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances which justify the making of a further care by Secretary order. S. 295 amended by No. 52/2013 s. 42, repealed by No. 61/2014 s. 35.