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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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The Irish Times
Country
Ireland
Source published
20 Aug 2026, 18:42 UTC
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Byline
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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