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A Dublin solicitor is leading a fierce legal battle against Ireland’s new flat-fee legal aid system, which pays €520 per client regardless of case complexity — sparking mass lawyer walkouts, court chaos, and constitutional challenges. Hundreds of solicitors have quit handling aid cases, causing thousands of delays and leaving defendants without representation — even forcing bail denials. Though the Minister for Justice offered partial upfront payments, lawyers say it doesn’t fix the core problem: the arbitrary, one-size-fits-all fee undermines justice and violates their right to earn a living. Meanwhile, the High Court recently freed 11 detainees, ruling their detention a “fundamental denial of justice” under Article 40, forcing the state to cover legal costs and opening the door to more lawsuits. The solicitor’s team argues the scheme is unconstitutional and prevents judges from properly assessing individual cases — and a crucial court hearing is set for today, with a judgment expected soon.

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