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Justice Minister Holds Firm on Legal Aid Fee | Cork News
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Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan’s controversial flat fee of 520 euros for district court criminal cases—replacing the old per-appearance system—is staying, but with a new payment structure: two-thirds upfront, the rest at case end or after 12 months. The move, which sparked widespread solicitor walkouts and case delays, was defended as roughly equivalent to five appearances plus an 8% industry-wide increase. The government will now review the scheme’s impact in children’s courts and multi-appearance cases, while the Law Society seeks further clarification before engaging with practitioners.
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