IEThe Irish Times
Legal fees of up to €30,000 for some barristers and solicitors amid legal aid strike
Applications made as criminal legal aid solicitors refuse to represent clients over changes to how they are paid
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- 20 Aug 2026, 18:42 UTC
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- Ray Managh
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Applications made as criminal legal aid solicitors refuse to represent clients over changes to how they are paid
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Legal fees of up to €30,000 for some barristers and solicitors amid legal aid strike
Applications made as criminal legal aid solicitors refuse to represent clients over changes to how they are paid
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