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Criminal legal aid solicitors in Cork are staging a dramatic walkout next Monday, halting all cases except those already in trial, triggering a system-wide shutdown and echoing similar disruptions in Dublin. Fueled by outrage over a proposed flat fee payment system—set to launch July 1st and potentially as low as 100 euros per case—they’re demanding the Minister for Justice abandon the plan and engage in real consultation with the Law Society. The government defends the move, citing a near-doubling of spending since 2015 and claims of system abuse, but lawyers call the fee “beyond derisory,” arguing it fails to recognize the complexity and value of their work. With unanimous support for the strike, the legal community is sending a clear message: this isn’t just about money—it’s about respect.

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