Solicitors Strike Over Legal Aid Pay | Cork News

Solicitors on strike say the government’s latest legal aid payment changes still fall short. While the Law Society of Ireland welcomes the split payment—two-thirds upfront, the rest after case closure or 12 months—it insists core issues remain unresolved. Lawyers are protesting the new July 1st system, causing thousands of District Court cases to be postponed. Key concerns include inadequate compensation for multiple cases handled daily and insufficient pay for long, complex proceedings compared to simpler ones. Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan remains firm on the €520 flat fee, but acknowledges ongoing talks. 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/50f571564dc4f31c