Drogheda Solicitor Speaks Out about Criminal Legal Aid Crisis & The Impact It's Having Across the Board - 09/07/2026
The Courts Service has said 55 solicitors have resigned from the criminal legal aid panel after the Government introduced a flat fee for those representing clients in criminal cases in district courts. Hundreds of solicitors have withdrawn their services from the free legal aid scheme in recent weeks in protest at the new payment system.Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan introduced a new flat rate of €520 for solicitors for representing a legal aid client in a criminal case, which came into effect on July 1.The Law Society has warned the move could have a devastating impact on access to…
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