Legal aid fee cuts spark solicitor concerns

The Irish Law Society warns that a minister's plan to reduce criminal legal aid fees to a flat rate of €455 may cause solicitors to leave the profession. This move is seen as a breach of government commitments and could impact access to justice. The society argues that the proposed changes are unsustainable and will undermine the legal aid system.

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