Ms Eileen Creedon:

Yes, absolutely. During the downturn it was easier to get people to come into the office because there were no other opportunities. Working in law offices brings a particular type of experience. It is very valuable experience and one gets good exposure to a lot of legal issues and a good level of responsibility very early. Solicitors come here and enjoy the experience for a number of months but then they are offered salaries significantly in excess of what we are offering. Many will say the work is extraordinarily interesting and, all things being equal, they would stay but when a person has to try to live in Dublin the differential is too big. If they were offered €5,000 more they might stay but the differential is broadening out.