Latest / Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Solicitors Walk Away Over New Fees | Cork News
Solicitors are pulling out of legal aid cases in Ireland over a new government flat fee of 520 euros per case — a drastic shift from the previous payment model based on court appearances. The move has caused widespread disruption, with dozens of cases postponed and most solicitors in places like Limerick halting or severely limiting services. The Law Society accuses the government of downplaying the crisis and refusing meaningful dialogue. Minister Jim O’Callaghan admits the fallout hurts those in the justice system, while solicitors like Tom Kiely warn the fee is unsustainable, especially…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.