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A TAXING Master who granted only €393,472 of a €2.143 million legal bill expressed his “disgust and bewilderment” at the level of costs claimed.
Taxing Master Charles Moran made his comments in a recent ruling where he granted only 18 per cent of the amount sought. He described the costs claimed as “revolting in the extreme”.
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“I can hardly find the words strong enough to describe my disgust and bewilderment at the level of these costs being claimed.”
Mr Boland would not comment when contacted. He said the ruling is being appealed and the matter was therefore sub judice.
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The case involved an injured party, Declan O’Brien, and the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) and the fees were those charged by the team representing Mr O’Brien. In 2005 the High Court ruled that the PIAB could not deal directly with claimants who wanted to be represented by solicitors.
Mr O’Brien, of Tullamore, Co Offaly, was a meat factory worker who suffered an injury. His case was supported by the Law Society.
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Figures released in 2008 showed that Patrick V Boland had received fees of €16 million by then from its work representing clients in Army deafness claims.
Do Solicitors/Barristers who charge excessive fees incur any penalty or sanction. What is the difference between this and say TDs who claim excessive mileage payments?
TD's make the laws, Lawyers tell them what they mean.
How many TDs are involved in the Dáil?
A TAXING Master’s decision to cut the legal bill in a case by 82 per cent has been confirmed after the solicitors involved in the case withdrew their objection.
“Patrick V Boland and Son took this decision reluctantly. It acted in good faith throughout this process, and submitted its bill of costs through normal channels to an established taxing process,” the statement said.
“Due to the level of commentary which prevailed from the preliminary findings, we felt the interests of our clients were best served by focusing on our work rather than on a distracting appeal process.” The firm said it acted responsibly and professionally at all times in a case of national importance, which had secured the rights of citizens to legal representation before the courts in their dealings with the Piab.
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