Publishing the Bill, the Minister said: "This Bill will bring about important changes in the law governing the legal professions. It provides for enhanced oversight through the full independent review of the operation of the legal profession complaints systems by way of a Legal Services Ombudsman. The Ombudsman will ensure real improvements in the quality control of the delivery of legal services and the manner in which the public perceives such control to exist.
The Government is anxious that regulation of the legal professions is improved and strengthened. The enactment of this Bill, in addition to the existing forms of oversight, will ensure that the highest of standards are maintained in the legal professions. As the Bill progresses through the Oireachtas I will consider any practical amendment to the Bill that complements the overarching purpose of this piece of legislation; the improved regulation of the legal professions."
As Welsh Law develops we will need our own Legal Services Ombudsman too.