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Justice Minister Pushes Back on Solicitors | Cork News
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan is defending his controversial move to replace the old per-appearance fee system with a flat €520 rate for district court criminal cases, arguing it’s a smarter, faster way to handle minor offenses — and that it already includes an 8% pay rise for all criminal lawyers. He insists the reform isn’t about solicitors’ interests, but about making the justice system work better for the public, citing data showing district court cases often require more appearances than other legal aid cases. While acknowledging solicitors’ vital role, O’Callaghan urges them to be…
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