Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is a history in terms of how issues have been dealt with by the Law Society or the Bar Council and various approaches have been taken. In the Bill we are introducing some new models of dealing with complaints. For example, there will be a new disciplinary tribunal. We are also making sure that the LRSA has an oversight role. In section 135 we are moving from reprimand and advice, admonishment and censure. This is very much to align the language of sanctions being used for solicitors and barristers, under traditional terminology, in the Bill. It is taking account of the previous practice and language used in dealing with complaints.