Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 11:

In page 10, line 1, to delete “terminated.” and substitute the following:“terminated;”.

“(g) such other terms (if any) as may be agreed between the parties and the mediator.”.

Section 7 concerns the agreement to mediate to be signed by the parties and the mediator. I have tabled this amendment following a submission from the Law Society. The society indicated that an additional provision was needed in order to ensure that the parties and the mediator could agree to the inclusion of further terms for the conduct of the mediation. Amendment No. 11 will allow the parties and the mediator to include further terms in the agreement to mediate. I acknowledge the submission of the Law Society, thank it for drawing this matter to my attention and ask the committee to agree to the amendment.