Cork Solicitors Demand Taoiseach Action | Cork News

Cork solicitors are sounding the alarm as criminal courts grind to a halt, blaming a controversial legal aid fee reform that’s left hundreds of lawyers refusing to take on cases. Since Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan shifted payments from per-appearance to flat rates in July, court dates have been delayed months, with Cork City seeing a shocking drop from over 570 legal aid certificates last year to just 18 this July. The Southern Law Association, representing 750 solicitors, has urged the Taoiseach to intervene, warning the system is collapsing for vulnerable citizens. They’ve proposed practical fixes like capped daily certificates and adjusted fees for multi-appearance cases, but say the Minister hasn’t grasped the technical hurdles. With dockets piling up and justice at a standstill, they’re calling for direct talks with the Taoiseach to restore the system before it’s too late.

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