John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Let us consider the country solicitors dealing with businesses at the moment. There are many new legal offices which have opened up and which are competitive. In recent times many start-up solicitor firms have emerged and people have started their own businesses. I spoke to a gentleman during the week in Ballina who has set up a small practice there very effectively. He has been given effective rates. There is a good deal more competition coming into the market. People have seen the pressure in offices and they are now establishing sole practices, which, in one sense, is bringing competition to the market, and that is welcome too.

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