Bernard Allen
Question:22 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Justice the steps he will take in respect of each of the following matters which could help reduce legal costs in this country: (a) the revision of Court rules of procedures in order to minimise the necessity for oral presentation of minor matters before judges (b) the removal of the Irish language test for solicitors, in order to allow solicitors from other jurisdictions to practise in this country and Irish solicitors to practise abroad and (c) allowing Irish firms of solicitors to enter into profit-sharing or partnership arrangements with foreign lawyers and/or members of other professions.