Dublin Legal Aid Lawyers Walk Out | Belfast News

Dublin’s criminal legal aid solicitors are striking for two days, escalating a months-long protest over a new flat-fee payment system that pays €520 per client regardless of court appearances — a move they say is financially unsustainable and risks leaving vulnerable people without representation. With more walkouts planned, the Department of Justice defends the change as a way to reduce delays and abuse, but lawyers warn it could cripple legal aid, delay trials, and even jeopardize public safety — especially as a backlog looms for October and serious cases face mounting legal uncertainty. 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/fedd46941bb33630