Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Mr. Boland mentioned having one go at mediation. I am a massive fan of mediation. It works when it works. One cannot just say that it will only work today but will not work tomorrow. I am thinking about amendments that could be made to make this legislation more effective. I would be interested in hearing Ms Murdock's views on mediation. When mediation works, it can work really well. All parties walk away from it happy out. Of course, when it does not work, there are other options. Does Ms Murdock have a view on mediation being available - not offered every ten minutes - right throughout the process? Sometimes people get into the process, think they want to have a row and then find out that perhaps it might be preferable to reach an agreement. I ask Ms Murdock for her views on that.