‘Highly discourteous’: Judge critical of silence around proposed withdrawal of solicitors
A senior Irish judge has criticized criminal legal aid solicitors for failing to provide formal notice regarding a three-day withdrawal of services. The protest, which impacts various courts, stems from opposition to a new government payment plan for legal aid.
Why it matters
The industrial action threatens the efficiency of the judicial system and highlights a growing conflict between legal practitioners and the Department of Justice over remuneration.
A senior criminal court judge has described as “highly discourteous” the failure to give formal notice of a withdrawal of services by criminal legal aid solicitors this week.
The article provides a balanced view of the judge's criticism and the solicitors' grievances regarding the new payment structure.
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