The Gazette 1984

GAZETTE

SEPTEMBER1984

addressed the media on behalf of the Society during the

year. Mr. Schutte asked for a greater budget allocation to

the Public Relations Committee. Mr. Shaw explained that

the Finance Committee did not adopt a tight fisted

approach towards expenditure on public relations. The

allocation of finance was made each year on the basis of

the projects put forward by the Public Relations

Committee.

Premises

Referring to the comment about the restriction in the

use of the premises with a view to minimising wear and

tear, Mr. T.C.G. O'Mahony asked if the Society had a

white elephant in Blackhall Place. He wondered if it

would be better to go back to the smaller set-up both as to

accommodation and staffing, which had previously

obtained in the Four Courts. Mr. McCarthy asked if it

would be possible to organise a roundabout for car traffic

at the rear of the premises with a view to minimising

congestion on the occasion of functions. He also asked if

it would be possible for the Society to make represen-

tations with a view to having the right turn at Ushers

Island bridge restored with a view to facilitating quick

access to Blackhall Place.

Litigation

Mr. V. Crowley drew the meeting's attention to the

dangers for solicitors in the provisions of the Criminal

Justice Bill, when enacted. He asked for the holding of

seminars on the subject.

Younger Members

Replying to a query regarding the running of

symposia/seminars for young solicitors setting up in

practice on their own account, the President said that

proposals to this effect had been put forward by the

Accountants participating in the Practice Advisory

Service. It was intended to look at the situation in the

coming year.

Professional Remuneration

Mr. L. Cullen, replying to a question, reported on the

present position regarding the Society's action against the

Minister for Justice, the Minister for Industry,

Commerce, Trade & Tourism and the Attorney General.

Mr. Crivon commented that there had been no increase in

the level of statutory fees allowed for many years and, as a

result, the position of the solicitor was getting worse year

after year. Mr. Crowley commented chat he assessed his

own costs and in two recent High Court cases, they had

taxed at 10% and 8% overall. He also commented

adversely on the very high fees which were charged in

respect of engineers' and medical reports. Mr. T.C.G.

O'Mahony endorsed the comments of Mr. Crivon and

Mr. Crowley.

Mr. Murphy referred to the delay in the payment of

costs on the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme and also referred

to the motion on solicitor and client costs which was

before the Council. The Director General explained that

as soon as the Order revising the payments under the

Criminal Legal Aid Scheme was made, and it had been

submitted for signature, the outstanding District Court

costs would be paid. The President explained that the

matter of solicitor and client costs was still under

consideration by the Council. Mr. Crowley paid tribute to

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