Solicitors Strike Halts Criminal Justice | Cork News

Criminal defence solicitors are walking away from legal aid services, locking down courts across the country as their strike stretches into August — a move triggered by a controversial new flat fee of 520 euros per client, capped at one certificate per defendant. Despite Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan’s last-minute proposal to pay two-thirds upfront and restore travel costs, lawyers say it’s still not enough to make the system viable. With cases now facing delays until September and vulnerable clients left in limbo, tensions remain high as the legal community braces for a prolonged standoff that threatens to unravel access to justice for those who need it most. 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/a196cc805d509d29