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Legal Aid Payment System Under Fire | Dublin News
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A solicitor is suing the Minister for Justice over a new legal aid payment system that pays a flat €520 for all District Court appearances, regardless of how many times a lawyer appears for a client. The lawyer argues the rule violates 1962 legislation, while the Minister claims he had the authority to change it. The dispute has sparked backlash, with some lawyers refusing to take on legal aid cases, disrupting the criminal justice system. The Law Society backs the solicitor, calling the changes fundamentally flawed. High Court Judge Mary Rose Gearty has heard all arguments and will announce her ruling on October 13th.
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