Legal Aid Pay Reform Under Fire | Cork News

A solicitor is taking the government to court over a new legal aid payment system that pays a flat €520 for all district court appearances—regardless of how many times a lawyer must attend. This replaces the previous model, which paid per appearance, and critics argue it’s unfair and violates 1962 legal aid laws. The Minister for Justice defends the change as within their legal power, but the fallout has been real: some lawyers have quit taking on legal aid cases, disrupting the criminal justice system. The Law Society backs the solicitor, calling the case meritorious. After two days of hearings, the High Court judge has reserved judgment, with a decision expected October 13th—keeping the debate over fair compensation and access to justice in the spotlight. 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/2d9dff96211b9f96