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The Bar of Ireland Podcasts

The Bar of Ireland Podcasts

The Development of Family Mediation over the last 40 years - A Second Coming?

Sep 21, 2026 · 39 min · 11 segments

Host Michael O'Connor SC is joined by Fiona McAuslan, Director of Family Mediation at the Legal Aid Board and, barrister Denise Waldron BL to discuss the evolution of family mediation in Ireland, the…

Host Michael O'Connor SC is joined by Fiona McAuslan, Director of Family Mediation at the Legal Aid Board and, barrister Denise Waldron BL to discuss the evolution of family mediation in Ireland, the growing role of alternative dispute resolution, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

Host Michael O'Connor SC is joined by Fiona McAuslan, Director of Family Mediation at the Legal Aid Board and, barrister Denise Waldron BL to discuss the evolution of family mediation in Ireland, the…

Speakers: Fiona McAuslanGuestMichael O'ConnorHostDenise WaldronGuest

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