Yes, except in relation to Separating Couples Mediation cases. Upon successful completion of this mediation training programme, and the assessment role-play, you can register with the Mediators Institute Ireland (MII) and apply for a practising certificate and be approved to mediate, within your competency level, by the MII. You will also have to sign up to the MII Code of Ethics and Practice and hold professional indemnity insurance. If you wish to practice in the area of separating couples, you are required to participate in an additional 40-hour training module. Details and dates about providers of this programme are available on the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland website – click on this link here for more details.