John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

I have used this phrase before on another matter. It has often been said that the professions are a conspiracy against the laity. What constitutes poor professional performance? We have encountered architects who have insisted on speaking to one at one's house, after which one is billed for an on-site meeting. As with all professions, it should be very clear to the customer exactly what it is involved, what one is getting, and what one will be charged for. That is true of the legal and every other profession. I ask that it be made clear to customers, all of us who avail ourselves of such services. There should be a stronger definition.

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