Irish Mediation Bill 2017

The much anticipated Mediation Bill was first presented to Dáil Eireann on 9 February 2017. The Bill is currently in the final stages before the Seanad, having been passed by the Dáil on 13 July 2017. The Bill aims to promote mediation as an alternative to court proceedings in resolving disputes.

In this article, Sarah Conroy and Karen Elliott explain the impact of the Bill and also what effect it will have on court proceedings going forward.

To read the full article, please click on the link below.