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Dublin Solicitors Withdraw Services Over Criminal Legal Aid Fee Changes

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 19
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Many defence solicitors in Dublin withdrew legal aid services after the government introduced a new flat fee system in July, which sets a single fee of €520 regardless of the number of charges or appearances. This action has resulted in the adjournment of thousands of criminal cases across all court divisions. Sinn Féin justice spokesman Matt Carthy stated that the dispute escalated significantly when services expanded to almost all cases.

From irishtimes.com

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The dispute centers on the government's new payment model for criminal legal aid, which solicitors argue does not compensate them for the full scope of their work, particularly in complex cases. Matt Carthy, who chairs the Oireachtas justice committee, warned that the issue risks causing significant parts of the criminal courts system to halt.

Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin's justice spokesman, chairs the Oireachtas justice committee amid concerns over the flat fee scheme in Dublin.

From irishtimes.com

Who's involved

  • Matt CarthySinn Féin justice spokesman representing the party in the dispute
  • Sinn FéinLeft-wing nationalist political party whose spokesman is involved in the dispute
  • DublinThe city where the dispute over legal aid services is taking place
  • governmentThe governing body responsible for introducing the new criminal legal aid payment model

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    The government might face increased operational costs and delays in the justice system due to the court backlogs.

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