Michael McDowell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am not very conversant with the procedures of the Law Society but I agree with Senator Bacik that the reference should be to the president of the Law Society. In respect of section 19(1)(f), is being struck off by the High Court the only way a person can cease to be a practising solicitor? Can a person not write to the secretary general of the Law Society or someone and ask to have their name removed? Is it absolutely essential that the High Court removes someone from the roll? I know that Benchers of the King's Inn disbar people at their own request. Can the Law Society remove a person from the roll of practising solicitors at his or her request or must it go to the High Court for approval? Maybe the Minister, who is a member of that society, can enlighten me on that point.