Judge Apologizes as Legal Aid Halts Justice | Belfast News

A Galway judge just apologized to a domestic violence victim after a legal aid payment dispute caused a massive delay in her sentencing — calling the system “stupid and ridiculous.” The victim, visibly broken, called the wait “extra torture,” while the judge moved her case up to the next Tuesday, slamming the bureaucracy for holding justice hostage. With the Minister for Justice stepping in and rumors of strike action swirling, this isn’t just a glitch — it’s a system in crisis, leaving victims in agony and courts paralyzed. 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/1354cdca3efb0c09