Eight complaints made in relation to Roscommon law practices – News – Roscommon Herald

Eight complaints in relation to Roscommon law practices were received by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority last year.

This compares to 47 in Leitrim, 33 in Mayo, 48 in Galway, six in Longford and 15 in Westmeath.

Nationally a total of 1,432 complaints were closed during 2023. Just under half of these (699 complaints, 49%) were closed because they were deemed to be inadmissible following a statutory assessment.

A total of 256 complaints (18%) were resolved between the parties, including 32 complaints which were successfully resolved with the assistance of the LSRA’s trained mediators.

A total of 111 complaints (8%) were upheld while 138 complaints (10%) were not upheld. A total of 99 complaints (7%) were withdrawn. A further 109 complaints (8%) either could not proceed, or were closed for other reasons.

Complaints may be unable to proceed because a legal practitioner has ceased practice or has been suspended or struck off. An investigation might also be deferred because there are court proceedings ongoing.