The Mediation Bill 2012

Family Mediation Ireland have been invited by the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, to be briefed on and discuss the Heads of the proposed Mediation Bill.

When passed the Mediation Bill will provide a dramatic change to the laws in this jurisdiction relating to mediation.

Whilst it remains to be seen as to whether or not the draft legislation will be amended to include a requirement for mandatory mediation sessions for parties considering accessing the courts, the legislation has been widely welcomed nonetheless.