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Lawyers Walk Off Legal Aid Panels | Cork News
Over a thousand court cases are grinding to a halt as lawyers abandon free legal aid panels, protesting a new flat fee of 520 euros per case — a drastic shift from the old system that paid 240 euros for the first client meeting and 60 euros for each subsequent court appearance. Lawyers argue the new rate doesn’t reflect the real time and effort needed, especially for complex cases involving addiction or homelessness. They’re accusing the justice minister of acting without meaningful consultation, calling it a systemic attack that’s leaving vulnerable clients without representation. The…
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