I am deeply concerned that our District Courts will become the discount stores for justice. 

The proposed flat fee for solicitors will not fatten lawyers. It will cheapen the efforts to effect proper justice.

Justice is not a commodity that can be minimised to save costs without severe consequences for fairness, equality, society, and the rule of law.

Inexplicably the outstanding eight per cent of FEMPI era cuts remains in place. Barristers in the District Courts are on fees as low as €29.88 for certain necessary appearances.

We can’t cheapen justice any more.

Darren Lalor BL