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Cork Solicitors Protest Legal Aid Fee Changes with Walk-Outs
Solicitors in Cork have walked out and resigned from the criminal legal aid panel in protest over ongoing disputes regarding changes to flat-fee legal aid. This action highlights the growing dissatisfaction within the legal community over the fee structure.
1 Jul, 13:04 — 1 Jul, 13:43
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irish-timesHigh39d ago
Cork solicitors walk away from criminal legal aid panel in protest over flat-fee changes
Controversial change to payment structure introduced on Wednesday further stokes tensions with Minister
By Barry Roche
Read full article →the-journal39d ago
Solicitors resign from Cork panel amid ongoing legal aid fee dispute
The resignation follows confirmation that a €520 flat fee for criminal legal aid would be introduced from Wednesday.
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First report: irish-times · 1 Jul, 13:04|Full coverage: 3 · 3h|Window: 3h
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