Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

We are not trying to provide for compulsion but to leave the discretion to the mediation officer to request the parties to cut the messing, exchange documents and see where they are. I understand from where the Minister is coming. On the one hand, it in a way argues against mediation but on the other hand, it gives that discretionary power to the mediator. That is why I support the amendment. I understand from where the Minister is coming but I hope he understands my position on it.