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Justice Minister Defends Legal Aid Reform | Cork News
Justice Minister holds firm on criminal legal aid reform despite nationwide solicitor strikes, sparked by a controversial flat-fee model paying €520 per case — replacing the old per-appearance system. Courts are buckling under the disruption, while the Law Society accuses the government of ignoring the crisis and refusing meaningful dialogue. The minister defends the overhaul, arguing the old system allowed abuse — like multiple payments for the same defendant — and insists his goal is public benefit, not punishing lawyers. He notes today’s pay is far better than when he began as a barrister…
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