Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

We need to be clear about the appropriate forum. If one is talking about people moving on, subsequent to mediation having failed, to an adjudicative process, then clearly any directive powers would have to be attributed or connected to the adjudicative process and not the person engaged in the actual running of the mediation.

In terms of language, the words "request" or "direct" have the same sort of pre-emptory or compulsive meaning. The words "recommend" or "suggest" are probably closer to what the Senator is seeking to do but I still think there may be a problem as to where he is trying to park this power.