Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

I have pointed out this fact on a number of occasions in this House and in the Seanad.

There has always been strong lobbying against the Personal Injuries Assessment Board by the legal profession — let us be very clear about that, and I understand it. I have no axe to grind with the legal profession but its opposition to the PIAB has been relentless and will continue to be so. The legal profession will seek every opportunity to undermine the PIAB. Let us be under no illusions about that and let us not be naive about it. We are endeavouring here to close off loopholes that will be exploited to the detriment of the consumer, the ordinary citizen and the common good. That is all we——

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