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Bail Battle Over Legal Aid Reform | Cork News
A 29-year-old woman, Ceiligh McCormack, was released on bail after her detention sparked a High Court showdown over Ireland’s controversial new legal aid payment system — which pays a flat €520 for all district court appearances, driving down solicitor participation. Facing robbery charges and denied bail, she appeared without counsel, triggering a constitutional challenge that argued her right to a fair trial was violated. Her legal team secured bail after negotiations with the DPP, while the court agreed to review the legality of her detention — a case echoing similar struggles, like that…
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