Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 22:

In page 10, between lines 34 and 35, to insert the following:"(a) minimum training required to be appointed mediator;".

The amendment relates specifically to the need for mediators to have minimum training, which is an issue Deputy Wallace also raised. I am pleased the legislation is before the House in the first instance and I do not intend to press the amendment. I appreciate the Bill provides that mediators who have been trained will be required to engage in continuing professional development. It would be preferable, however, to introduce a minimum training standard for all mediators who qualify. Such a requirement would be desirable to maintain standards for people who will participate in mediation in future. I will leave the matter to the discretion of the Minister.

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