Gardaí warned criminal prosecutions may be at risk over solicitors’ withdrawal of service (opens original article in a new tab)

Gardaí warn that criminal prosecutions may be at risk due to solicitors withdrawing services over a dispute about a new fees payment model, leading to court adjournments and potential legal challenges.

• Garda Headquarters warns that criminal prosecutions may be at risk due to solicitors withdrawing services over a fees dispute.
• Hundreds of criminal cases were adjourned as solicitors refused to take on clients, with the action set to continue and intensify.
• The legal aid row involves a proposed new payment model for criminal cases, leading to solicitors withdrawing services until the Department of Justice engages in meaningful discussions.