Solicitors Strike Over Flat Fee Crisis | Waterford News

Solicitors across Ireland are striking over a new flat fee system for criminal legal aid, sparking chaos in courts nationwide. Under the July 3rd rollout, all cases will be paid a fixed 45 euro — regardless of complexity or court appearances — a move lawyers say is financially unsustainable and ignores the real demands of their work. Cases involving bail or young defendants are being postponed, while those in custody continue, but the backlog is growing fast. Judges warn the system can’t hold up much longer, and the Law Society fears the reform could force many solicitors out, leaving vulnerable people without legal representation. 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/484a4d5baaf3fa7e