A former Member of this House, speaking of members of the legal profession, said that they see themselves as immune to reform and have made justice unavailable to all but the mega-rich and quangos in the State. He pointed out that the leading firm system of charging in advance by the hour is the same one used in calculating remuneration for a profession even older than the law.

Des O'Malley.

That is a former Minister for Justice, Des O'Malley's assessment of the legal profession. I understand that the Government is considering changing the law with regard to that profession which is even older than the law. When will we again have sight of the Legal Services Regulation Bill?. Has the Minister been got at, has the Bill been nobbled or is something going to happen when it comes to challenging the more powerful professions in Ireland?

That Bill is on Report Stage (resumed), as the Deputy will be aware. It was listed to be taken before Christmas. I cannot confirm it will be concluded by then but it is listed. Hopefully, it can be completed but if not, it will be completed very early in the next session.