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New Criminal Legal Aid Model Sparks Disruption Among Solicitors

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What happened

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The Minister for Justice introduced a new criminal legal aid payment model on July 1st, which pays a flat fee of €520 per case regardless of complexity. This model has led to many criminal defence solicitors withdrawing services, causing serious disruption and the adjournment of thousands of cases. The discussion includes Michael Hennessy, who was the top-earning solicitor under the previous State criminal legal aid scheme.

From irishtimes.com

Why it matters

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The dispute highlights financial incentives within the criminal justice system and raises questions about the scale of fees paid in non-criminal courts. A professor at the University of Galway stated that fee considerations must not adversely impact access to justice.

From irishtimes.com

Who's involved

  • Michael HennessySolicitor whose earnings under the previous legal aid scheme are referenced.
  • University of GalwayUniversity where a professor advocating for legal system reform is based.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Michael HennessySpeculative

    Michael Hennessy might face disruptions to his revenue due to the new flat fee model for legal aid.

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