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flag Ireland to replace per-appearance legal aid fees with a flat €455 case fee in District Court starting July 1, 2026, to cut delays and improve efficiency.

flag Ireland will replace its current per-appearance criminal legal aid fees with a flat €455 fee per case in the District Court starting July 1, 2026. flag The change, confirmed by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan, aims to reduce delays, improve efficiency, and simplify administration after a review found legal aid spending nearly doubled despite falling case volumes. flag The reform addresses structural issues like incentives for adjournments and administrative complexity, restores prior funding cuts, and does not aim to reduce overall state costs. flag The Law Society warns the shift could deter solicitors from taking on legal aid cases, potentially threatening fair trial rights. flag Consultations with legal representatives continue ahead of implementation.

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