The Irish Times·3 min read·medium
Family lawyers could withdraw legal aid services within weeks
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Mary Carolan
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Family lawyers in Ireland are threatening to stop taking on new legal aid cases unless the Department of Justice addresses long-standing pay and reform issues. The potential strike could significantly impact access to justice for family law matters, including domestic violence cases.
Family lawyers may withdraw their legal aid services before the end of the month if the Department of Justice does not engage urgently over pay and civil legal aid reform.
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