Family Mediation – A Better Approach. (Part 1)
Family Mediation processes naturally lend themselves to resolution of the various issues that arise in Separation or Divorce – and/or to these various issues separately, like maintenance, access etc. Family Mediation is not some sort of pseudo-counselling process: it is formal, structured and issues-focused. Family Mediation is fast, effective and cost-efficient. Engaging in a Family Mediation process at an early stage with the parties centrally involved can bring about a result months, if not years, earlier.
How to get the Best Result from a Family Mediation or Commercial Mediation – Part 1
At Mediate Ireland 90% of all mediations we have engaged in have taken only 1 Day. This comes as a surprise to many who feel that “the issues they have been dealing with for so long, can’t possibly be sorted out in such a short time”. All mediators at Mediate Ireland are trained in advanced,… [Continue Reading]
Difficult decisions pushing families toward elder care mediation
Business First March 18, 2011 Robert Celaschi As people age, financial planning can take on new levels of complexity. On top of the usual questions about managing assets, families may have to decide who will control the purse strings, and when. That, in turn, could determine where a person will live and how well. If… [Continue Reading]
How Workplace / Employment Mediation works in practice
Mediation provides a structured, effective means of avoiding Employment Tribunals and Courts and bringing disputes to resolution in a quicker and more efficient and cost effective manner. Using an independent impartial, third party to guide negotiations can often help to defuse difficult situations. The parties can make comments to the mediator, who, properly managing the… [Continue Reading]
EU Mediation Regulations now law in Ireland
On the 5th May 2011 with very little publicity the Minister for Justice and Equality, Mr Alan Shatter signed new regulations, SI No. 209 of 2011 European Communities Mediation Regulations 2011, into Law. The new regulations took effect on the 18th May 2011 and have given full effect to Directive 2008/52/EC (O.J. L 136, 24.05.2008,… [Continue Reading]
How Professional Mediation Can Help You

Mediation in Ireland has been shown to be the best approach to the resolution of disputes such as, Divorce, Separation, Employment Law, Childcare, Commercial Contracts, Wills and Inheritance. Worldwide it has been shown that the use of Mediators is at least 30% less expensive, 70% faster than Litigation and successful in 80% of Mediation's. The EU Directive on Mediation was enacted into Irish Law in 2010. The government and the judiciary actively ... [Read More...]
Family Mediation – Divorce & Seperation

Going through a Separation or a Divorce is one of the most stressful times in any person's life. A Mediator in Family Mediation can help at this time. Mediate Ireland provides mediators nationwide with particular emphasis on Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway & Tipperary. The most sensible approach is to bring in a non-involved third party to Mediate the issues, using our Family Mediation Service. This will diffuse the situation and provide an ... [Read More...]
Commercial & Civil Mediation – Business Disputes

Any type of dispute or conflict between companies, sole traders or individuals is ideal for commercial mediation. There are many forms of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) however Mediation in Ireland has been consistently shown to produce the most successful outcomes. Disputes can be mediated even if a Lawsuit/Litigation has commenced. The quickest,most cost effective & successful approach for business is to bring in a Commercial ... [Read More...]
News & Articles on Mediation

Mediation helps solve workplace bullying
Finland has twice as many cases of workplace bullying as other European countries, a dissertation research paper presented by the University of Lapland claims. More emphasis is being placed on promoting mediation to reduce the level of harassment and bullying at work. The dissertation was ... [Read More...]

Employment Dispute – is Mediation a good idea or will it be just more legal costs?
Personal Today September 15, 2011 Question - In the middle of an employment tribunal dispute with an employee who has claimed that a decision not to promote him was discriminatory, but has not resigned. His solicitors have suggested mediation - is that a good idea or will it be just more legal ... [Read More...]




