Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

It is clear from my friend's submission that he speaks for most solicitors. I had a discussion with him today in this regard. There should not be an exclusion clause if a person wishes a solicitor to make the case on his or her behalf. I accept Senator O'Toole's comment that it will not be a case of the solicitor going to the PIAB but rather a paper based system. I suggest that any person making a case to the PIAB should seek the advice of a solicitor.