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Barristers strike escalates

Summary

The strike by barristers caused a halt to several Dublin Circuit Criminal Court trials and the Central Criminal Court did not sit. Eight cases were listed for Court 7 at the Criminal Courts of Justice, all adjourned by Judge Patricia Ryan, most to tomorrow. No barristers were present; solicitors took notes of the adjournments. The strike, the second in a week, saw barristers outside the courthouse protesting fee cuts of 28–60% from 2008 to 2011. They plan to withdraw services again on 24 July. The action began in October 2023, with barristers claiming the Government failed to honour a commitment to review fee rates. 'Devil' barristers, including Áine Holt and Darren Lalor BL, joined senior colleagues, demanding an immediate pay increase for District Court barristers and arguing that current fees of €27.72 per application are unfair and unsustainable. They insist that restoring fees would allow them to remain in practice.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Barristers strike escalates. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• July 24 Other
• October 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2008 to 2011 Other
• 2024-07-15 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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