Anne Ferris (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 368: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if legislation on mediation and conciliation will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24520/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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My proposals for the Mediation and Conciliation Bill are at an advanced stage of preparation in my Department and I expect the General Scheme of the Bill to be submitted to the Government for approval in the near future. It is my intention that a copy of the General Scheme be then furnished to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality for its consideration and comment.

The Government Legislation Programme which was published on 14 September indicates that the Bill will be published in 2012.