Cork Solicitors to Resign Over Legal Aid Pay | Cork News

Solicitors in Cork are preparing to walk away from the free legal aid scheme over a proposed payment reform that would pay them a flat fee per case—between €455 and €582. They argue the change is inadequate and will cripple access to justice, citing delays, unrepresented bail hearings, and adjourned cases—including 25 sentencing hearings yesterday alone. If the minister approves the new rules, they’ll resign en masse tomorrow, risking massive disruption across the criminal justice system. Judges and the Law Society have joined the chorus of concern, warning this could paralyze courts nationwide. 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/355209e99a2e7543