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High Court, in the context of family law proceedings seeking the return of a child of the parties to France in accordance with French court orders granting a decree of divorce to the respondent in 2012, denies application to have five-year old interviewed to ascertain her views as: a) assessments have already taken place in France; and b) psychological reports indicate the child is anxious and uncomfortable with the procedure and has not yet attained the degree of maturity required to adequately communicate her views.
Family law proceedings - application to interview child to ascertain her views concerning proceedings seeking her return to France - custody and access orders already granted before French courts - decree of divorce granted in France to respondent in 2012 - Hague Convention - whether five year old child capable of expressing own view - whether appropriate to grant order sought - prior assessments already completed outside of Irish jurisdiction - psychological reports aver to immaturity, anxiety, and discomfort in relation to interview process - application refused.
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