Solicitors Pulling Out Halts Justice | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

High Court judges are sounding the alarm as solicitors abruptly pull out of serious sexual offense cases, causing major delays—especially for child victims. Justice Paul McDermott had to reschedule a critical case involving a child complainant, despite ongoing counseling, while Justice Tony Hunt called the situation “intolerable,” citing last-minute withdrawals that disrupted sentencing and pre-trial proceedings. Victims are left in limbo—some even prepared to travel for hearings only to be told they’re canceled. Judges are baffled and frustrated by lawyers stepping away at the eleventh hour…