349Referral to Secretary

349 Referral to Secretary S. 349(1)(a) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 64. (b) the Court considers that there is prima facie evidence that grounds exist for the making of a protection application in respect of the child— the Court may refer the matter of an application to the Secretary for investigation. S. 349(2)(a) amended by No. 68/2009 s. 64. (b) the Court considers that there is prima facie evidence that grounds exist for the making of an application for a therapeutic treatment order in respect of the child— the Court may refer the matter of an application to the Secretary for investigation. S. 349(3) inserted by No. 33/2018 s. 11. (3) In deciding whether or not to refer a matter to the Secretary under subsection (2), the Court must consider— (a) the seriousness of the child's sexually abusive behaviours; and (b) any previous history of sexually abusive behaviours of the child and how those behaviours were addressed; and (c) the particular characteristics and circumstances of the child; and (d) any other matters the Court considers relevant.