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Legal Aid Fee Deal Reached | Cork News
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan is holding firm on the 520 euro flat fee for criminal legal aid cases, but has rolled out a compromise: two-thirds paid upfront, the rest when the case ends or after 12 months—no extra cost. Solicitors, frustrated by the unworkable fee and ongoing disruptions, are still staging protests. The Law Society is now sharing the minister’s letter with members for feedback. O’Callaghan also confirmed new certificates can be issued for entirely separate charges, pledged to review the scheme in Children’s Court and for cases needing over 20 appearances, and said…
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