Cork Solicitors Resign Over Fee Changes | Dublin News

Cork solicitors have mass resigned from the criminal legal aid panel over a new flat fee of 520 euros per case, regardless of court appearances, calling it unsustainable and forcing case delays. Veteran lawyer Frank Buttimer said they had no choice but to act, despite the disruption. The Oireachtas justice committee urged the Minister to pause the reform, but the Department of Justice stood by the change, citing a nearly doubled budget for legal aid since 2015 and linking it to government commitments. An additional 8% fee hike for higher courts is set to take effect in July. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb3333c804da02d0