Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I am asking about the level playing field. The current system means there is a basis for people to get decent legal representation, whereas under the Bill the level of legal representation could be reduced. I am concerned about how level the playing field will be. Although the Minister of State is telling me there will be a level playing field, how could it be the case if most people will be restricted by the costs, creating a ceiling on their level of representation? The current system, based on a no-foal, no-fee basis, offers more scope for flexibility. Could the Minister of State answer that? I have asked him the question a few times, so I will not come in again on it.