Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

On promised legislation, what is the extent of the progress to date in the production of the mediation Bill to provide a mediation service as a viable, effective and efficient alternative to court proceedings, thereby reducing legal costs, accelerating the resolution of disputes and relieving the stress involved in court proceedings? It has been promised for some time. I realise there is a heavy legislative schedule, but this is one Bill that is urgently required and I would be grateful if the Taoiseach would indicate to the House the progress to date in the determination of the heads of the Bill.

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