Seanad debates
Tuesday, 18 February 2003
Finance and Related Matters: Statements.
The Government should do something about the cost of lawyers at the tribunals because that is another thing that drives the public crazy. Why does this happen with every tribunal of inquiry that is established? Last Sunday, I read in the newspaper that these barristers will not get out of bed for less than €2,500 a day. I do not know why specific arrangements setting parameters for the level of such payments cannot be made in advance of a tribunal being established. Barristers are the richest people in the country, but the Government should set an example by not allowing a small group of people to earn €2,500 each per day for this type of work.
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