Seanad debates

Wednesday, 2 April 2003

Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq: Statements. - Regulatory Reform: Motion.

 

The report found that the Law Society's monopoly on the provision of certain courses for trainee solicitors was likely to restrict the number of entrants to the profession and also meant that Dublin was the only location where such training was available. Removing certain restrictions on solicitors who qualified in other jurisdictions coming to practise in Ireland would enhance competition. It also stated solicitors should be allowed to advertise superior specialist services and make "cold call" approaches to potential clients. Personal injury services would be an exception – we have all seen the extensive advertising in the Golden Pages by solicitors, an indication of how lucrative the business is. I agree with the report's conclusions about the exclusion of such services.

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