Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

With regard to section 15, I have major concerns about the issue. While I understand the technical problems the Minister and the Department have, it is important the issue is addressed. The Minister said it may be addressed but we should look for a serious commitment from the Minister to deal with the issue. Despite our political differences on the Legal Services Regulation Bill, we all support the idea of independent regulation and we want improved access and competition. We all want to make legal costs transparent and we want to deal with the consumer complaints issue. We do not want ifs, buts or maybes. The Minister should give a commitment today that the section will be dealt with.