Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 141:

In page 104, line 30, to delete “14 days” and substitute “28 days”.

When a client disputes any aspect of a bill of costs, he or she shall within 14 days of the bill of costs being provided for him or her set the machinery in motion. I wonder whether there is a need for more time because of the imbalance between the client and the solicitor. I put the matter to the Minister for consideration. People from a legal background and with legal qualifications said they would like a client to have more time in that instance.