‘An Introduction to the Role of Intermediaries’ Irish Mendez Centre for Investigative Interviewing Seminar

On Friday, 23 January 2026, the School of Law at the University of Limerick hosted a special event in collaboration with the Irish Méndez Centre for Investigative Interviewing. The event, which was entitled ‘An Introduction to the Role of Intermediaries’, focused on the implementation of the intermediary special measure in criminal proceedings both in Ireland and internationally.

The event involved three papers and an interactive Roundtable Q&A:

· Communication, Comprehension & Access to Justice: An Overview of Recent Developments

Dr. Alan Cusack, University of Limerick & Prof Yvonne Daly, Dublin City University.

· An Introduction to the Role of the Intermediary in the Irish Criminal Process

Dr. Alan Cusack, University of Limerick & Dr. Áine Kearns, Dublin City University.

· Life as an Intermediary

Mr David O'Shea, Registered Intermediary and Practice Manager/Senior Speech and Language Therapist, Kerry SLT Clinic

· Roundtable Q&A

Chaired by Prof. Susan Leahy, University of Limerick

The event was co-ordinated by Dr. Alan Cusack and Professor Yvonne Daly (DCU) who are the directors of the Irish Mendez Centre for Investigative Interviewing. The event was supported by COST Action CA22128.

The School of Law would like to thank everyone who attended Friday’s seminar for contributing to a very engaging and enjoyable afternoon of discussion.