Mediators' Institute of Ireland (MII) Welcomes Courts Service’s Work to Improve the Provision of Information About Mediation Services

Courts Service Annual Report 2019

 

Where information is provided on family mediation in courthouses, there can be a 400% increase in mediation and agreement

Thursday, 23rd July 2020: “The MII strongly supports the efforts being made by the Courts Service to improve the provision of information about mediation services and initial indications suggest that these efforts are proving to be successful,” stated President of the MII Margaret Considine, who was commenting on the Courts Service Annual Report 2019, which was launched yesterday.*

 

“I think it speaks for itself, that initial research conducted by the Edward M. Kennedy Institute at Maynooth University, on the new co-located mediation service in Carlow Court Office, found that where information on family mediation is provided in courthouses, there can be a 400% increase in mediation and agreement,” added President Considine,  “I also note from the Report that initial indications in Dublin show that 30 families per month (60 applicants) chose mediation as the route to resolve their issues rather than opting to go to court.”

 

ENDS

* Please follow this link to access a copy of the Courts Service Press Release

About The Mediators’ Institute of Ireland

The Mediators’ Institute of Ireland is the professional association for Mediators in Ireland. It is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to promote the use of quality mediation by ensuring the highest standards of education, training, professional practice and regulation. 

 

The Mediators' Institute of Ireland is a company limited by guarantee and registered in Dublin, Ireland.
Its registration number is 418250.

Registered Office:            Suite 112, The Capel Building, Mary's Abbey, Dublin 7, Ireland.

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About Mediation

Mediation is a voluntary process of conflict prevention and resolution that allows the parties an opportunity to address their issues in a confidential, private, and safe environment.  Mediators are trained in conflict resolution skills and techniques and have the expertise needed to give people the best possible opportunity to resolve their disputes.

Mediation is effective:

  • In single-issue and multi-issue disputes
  • In two-people and multi-party conflicts
  • In developing innovative and sustainable solutions when parties are willing but stuck
  • As a preventative intervention early in a conflict
  • As an alternative to avoid further costly public litigation

The mediation process improves communication, narrows outstanding issues, defuses emotions and defines areas of agreement.  Statistics show a success rate for mediation averaging 80 per cent.

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