About Us

Mediation Options
Mediation Options was established by Brian O’Byrne in 2016.
Brian is a current member of the MII Council and held the position of Honorary Secretary of the Mediators' Institute of Ireland from 2013 until 2021. He is a vastly experienced Mediator who has participated in over 1000 hours of face-to-face mediation over the past two decades. Brian has lectured on Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution practices in Trinity College, University College Dublin and N.U.I. Maynooth.
Mediation Experience
Brian has facilitated numerous successful and lasting resolutions across many sectors including Workplace, Family, Separating Couples, Commercial and Community. 
Between 2001 and 2011 Brian facilitated over 300 equality mediations under Equal Status and Employment legislation while working as a Mediator with the Equality Tribunal. In all, Brian has conducted in excess of 1000 hours of mediation dealing with  disputes involving the Services Sector (banking, education, airlines etc.) and the Workplace.
In 2005 Brian was appointed Head of Mediation in the Equality Tribunal and successfully managed its Mediation Service until 2011 when he took up a position with the Family Mediation Service.
When conducting mediation Brian adheres to the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland's Code of Ethics ( http://www.themii.ie/code-of-ethics-and-practice).
Mediation Qualifications
Practitioner (Advanced) Member of the Mediators' Institute of Ireland (2003)
Masters in Mediation and Conflict Resolution University College Dublin 2005.

Email     brianobyrne2@gmail.com     Phone   087 2472326