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25. In Chapter 8, the Commission examines the development of ADR in
resolving consumer disputes. The Commission examines, for example, whether
the Small Claims Court procedure could be expanded to resolve more
consumer disputes.
26. In Chapter 9, the Commission explores the potential role for ADR in
the resolution of specific types of property disputes, in particular between
neighbours. The Commission considers whether ADR has any role to play in
the resolution of planning application disputes.
27. In Chapter 10, the Commission addresses the accreditation and
regulation of mediators and the various non-statutory and statutory schemes for
assuring the quality of mediators.
28. In Chapter 11, the Commission examines the role of the Court in the
development of ADR. The Commission explores the issue of costs sanctions
and mediation and the precise manner in which mediators report back to the
Courts. The Commission also considers whether mediation costs should be
recoverable as legal costs.
29. Chapter 12 contains the provisional recommendations made by the
Commission in the <strong>Consultation</strong> <strong>Paper</strong>.
30. This <strong>Consultation</strong> <strong>Paper</strong> is intended to form the basis of discussion
and therefore all the recommendations made are provisional in nature. The
Commission will make its final recommendations on ADR following further
consideration of the issues and consultation with interested parties.
Submissions on the provisional recommendations included in this <strong>Consultation</strong>
<strong>Paper</strong> are welcome. To enable the Commission to proceed with the preparation
of its Final Report, those who wish to do so are requested to make their
submissions in writing by post to the Commission or by email to
info@lawreform.ie by 31 October 2008.
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