More than 100 solicitors quit free legal aid scheme as minister says he will not give in
Over 100 solicitors in Dublin have resigned from the criminal legal aid panel in protest against a new government-mandated flat fee structure. The Minister for Justice has refused to revoke the changes, arguing they are necessary to prevent system abuse and improve case processing efficiency.
Why it matters
This industrial action threatens to disrupt the Irish criminal justice system, potentially delaying court proceedings and limiting access to legal defense for those in need.
More than 100 solicitors in Dublin have indicated they intend to resign immediately from the criminal legal aid panel in an escalation of their dispute with the Government over fees.
The article presents both the solicitors' grievances and the government's justification for the policy change without taking a side.
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