Law Society of Ireland encourages members to stop using 'Dear Sirs' greeting

The Law Society of Ireland: "It is entirely a matter for each firm if they choose to adopt an alternative salutation or not, however, it is an initiative the Law Society is encouraging." File Picture: Pexels

The Law Society of Ireland has launched a new policy to encourage hundreds of solicitors to discontinue the outdated 'Dear Sirs' greeting.

'Dear Sirs' was traditionally used on all formal letters and business emails where the recipient was unknown.