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Criminal defence solicitors are staging a dramatic walkout over Ireland’s new flat-fee legal aid system, threatening to shut down justice in district courts as cases pile up and vulnerable clients suffer. After the Minister for Justice slashed payments to €520 per client — replacing previous per-appearance fees — lawyers say it’s financially impossible to handle complex cases, especially those involving children or trauma. Despite mediation attempts and staged payment tweaks, tensions remain high as hundreds of solicitors refuse to return to court. With September sessions looming, thousands of cases are delayed, bail is denied, and the state faces mounting legal costs. Meanwhile, one lawyer has launched a legal challenge arguing the flat fee violates fairness — with a court ruling expected in October. The stakes? Justice can’t wait.

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