The Irish Times·3 min read·medium
More than 100 solicitors quit free legal aid scheme as minister says he will not give in
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Ronan McGreevy, Harry McGee
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Over 100 solicitors in Dublin have resigned from the criminal legal aid panel in protest against a new government-mandated flat fee structure. The Minister for Justice has refused to revoke the changes, arguing they are necessary to prevent system abuse and improve case processing efficiency.
More than 100 solicitors in Dublin have indicated they intend to resign immediately from the criminal legal aid panel in an escalation of their dispute with the Government over fees.
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