Rose Conway Walsh (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Following the discussion on Committee Stage, this new amendment represents the ideal compromise between the Minister's position and my own. Importantly, the Ombudsman shall now by default try to resolve a complaint by mediation. The Government had favoured a position whereby the Ombudsman would try to resolve complaints by mediation. We are all aware of and welcome the fact that mediation has become the norm. This amendment, if passed, will hopefully ensure that there is no sliding back on this progress. I hope that the Minister of State can support this.