The Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has opened a new Law and Family Mediation Centre in Galway city.
The centre will provide services in family law matters such as divorce and domestic violence, along with legal aid and advice.
It's the Legal Aid Board’s 34th centre, and is located in Woodquay Court.
Minister O' Callaghan says family law proceedings can be very traumatic - and it's vital that people are aware of mediation facilities like this