John Ellis
Question:799 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of solicitors holding practising certificates for each of the years 1970, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1996 and 1997. [2150/98]
Written Answers. - Practising Solicitors.
I am informed by the Law Society of Ireland that the number of solicitors holding practising certificates for the years in question is as follows:
|
Year |
Number of Solicitors |
|
1970 |
1,363 |
|
1980 |
Not Available |
|
1985 |
3,210 |
|
1990 |
3,529 |
|
1995 |
4,395 |
|
1996 |
4,593 |
|
1997 |
4,776 |