Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 17 July 2013

Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Committee Stage

10:00 am

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Among the nominating bodies to which we are referring are the Competition Authority and the Consumers' Association of Ireland. They have insights into the area to which the Deputy refers. I expect that the legal professions may nominate some of those because they would have an insight into those areas. I am not convinced that we should add IBEC and the ICTU. I will reflect on that, however, between now and Report Stage because I am anxious that we have a proper engagement on this issue. The Deputies might also reflect on how large this body should be. It is important that it does not become unwieldy. I am happy to reflect on that between now and Report Stage.