Legal Aid Crisis Threatens Justice | Ireland News

The Bar of Ireland is sounding the alarm over a crippling fee dispute that’s causing criminal defence lawyers to walk away from legal aid cases, threatening the entire justice system. A new flat-fee model, rolled out in July, ignores the vast differences in case complexity and has already led to hundreds of criminal convictions being delayed or unaddressed — including in Dublin’s courts. With the new legal year looming, the Bar is demanding urgent government intervention to restore fairness and ensure access to justice for all, warning that without swift action, public safety and fundamental rights hang in the balance. 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.limerickleader.ie/news/extremely-concerned-bar-of-ireland-calls-for-immediate-end-to-pay-dispute-9061227 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6dd7b8101733dbc4 Report issues to [email protected].