Victims of serious crime in Donegal are among those in a number of counties that could face further delays as criminal defence solicitors extend their withdrawal from legal aid work, into the new court term.

 

The dispute centres on a new flat-fee system introduced by Justice Minister Jim O Callaghan, which solicitors say makes some complex cases financially unworkable.

 

Solicitors are protesting in a number of counties in Donegal.

 

Other areas impacted are Dublin where more than 100 solicitors are protesting, action is also taking place in Mayo, Wicklow, Monaghan, Galway and Meath

 

Eoghan O Sullivan is a criminal defence solicitor - he says the courts-system is in freefall:

Victims of serious crime in Donegal are among those in a number of counties that could face further delays as criminal defence solicitors extend their withdrawal from legal aid work, into the new court term.
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The dispute centres on a new flat-fee system introduced by Justice Minister Jim O Callaghan, which solicitors say makes some complex cases financially unworkable.
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Solicitors are protesting in a number of counties in Donegal.
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Other areas impacted are Dublin where more than 100 solicitors are protesting, action is also taking place in Mayo, Wicklow, Monaghan, Galway and Meath
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Eoghan O Sullivan is a criminal defence solicitor - he says the courts-system is in freefall:

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