Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

This issue has been the subject of representations received by many Members and I am seeking clarity on it. Is there any real imbalance between the claimant and the company? This legislation seems to treat the claimant and the company as the principals. However, in court cases, the de facto principals are often the legal teams on either side. As I understand it, the principle behind this Bill is to put the lawyers in the back seat rather than having them dominant and in the front seat.