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Solicitors are pulling out of legal aid cases in Ireland over a new government flat fee of 520 euros per case — a drastic shift from the previous payment model based on court appearances. The move has caused widespread disruption, with dozens of cases postponed and most solicitors in places like Limerick halting or severely limiting services. The Law Society accuses the government of downplaying the crisis and refusing meaningful dialogue. Minister Jim O’Callaghan admits the fallout hurts those in the justice system, while solicitors like Tom Kiely warn the fee is unsustainable, especially for complex, multi-court cases. The Taoiseach calls the walkout unjustified and unfair, but tensions remain high as courts face mounting delays and vulnerable clients are left in limbo — all centered on a payment system that fails to reflect the true cost and risk of legal representation.

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