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Legal Aid Reforms Spark Surge in Protest | Cork News
Legal aid reforms are sparking a firestorm as Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan pushes for a flat fee for criminal solicitors, igniting backlash from thousands of lawyers threatening to quit the panel. While the Minister claims broad support, data reveals that nearly 60% of legal aid fees last year went to just 100 top earners out of 764 — a figure that climbs to 70% for the top 200. Critics highlight past misuse of the system, with Higher Education Minister James Lawless acknowledging exploitation — though he insists it doesn’t define the profession. Amid mounting tension, the government…
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