Justice System at Risk | Ireland News

The Bar Council of Ireland is sounding the alarm as a fee dispute threatens to cripple the criminal justice system—hundreds of serious offenders are stuck in limbo, trials delayed, and lawyers pulling back from legal aid cases. A new flat fee structure, rolled out in July, ignores case complexity and has already caused chaos, echoing past civil legal aid failures. The Council warns this isn’t just about pay—it’s about fairness, due process, and the state’s duty to protect citizens. They’re demanding urgent action from the Minister for Justice before October 5th, when the new legal year begins, to prevent further collapse. 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.Sources:https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41911588.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/791fe3cdb4620f60 Report issues to [email protected].