Newsletter – November 2010

Draft Mediation Bill Published

The inexorable march of Mediation becoming an integral part of all Civil Proceedings was greatly accelerated with the publication of the draft MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION BILL, 2010 yesterday, 16th November 2010. The Bill was published with the Law Reform Commission report entitled “Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation and Conciliation”.
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Chief Justice calls on state to promote alternative to litigation

The use of alternative dispute resolution, as an alternative to litigation in the courts, must be actively promoted by the State so that both professionals and the public generally are informed as to its effectiveness, according to the Chief Justice.

Mr Justice John Murray was speaking at the launch of two reports of the Law Reform Commission tonight, one on alternative dispute resolution, mediation and conciliation in particular, and the other proposing a single new Bill to regulate the conduct of court proceedings.
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Introduction to Mediation Advocacy (CPD Training 6Hrs)

The module that we have devised includes active participation, role play and runs over 5 hours starting at 2:30pm and running till 7:30pm. The cost of the course is €185 & 6 CPD points will be awarded. There has been overwleming demand for this training, selling out the the initial date in Dublin, that we have now added a second date:

Cork/Limerick – 25th Nov- BOOK NOW
Venue: Charleville Park Hotel

Dungarvan – 29th Nov- BOOK NOW
Venue: Lawlors Hotel

Dublin – 9th Dec – SOLD OUT
Dublin – 10th Dec- BOOK NOW
Venue: Maldron Hotel – Smithfield (Four Courts)

“I really enjoyed this course & gained a lot from it that will be very beneficial in practice as a barrister” – Catherine McLoone BL – Barrister-at-Law

“Well worth attending and useful in everyday practice” – Kate Craig – Partner, PJ Byrne & Co

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