Why are Irish solicitors on strike and what does it mean for the legal system?
About this episode
Tony Collier discusses the ongoing strike by Irish solicitors and its implications for the legal system.
Prominent criminal defence solicitor Tony Collier is in studio today to talk to Nicola about the countrywide strike as the profession opposes the new legal aid District Court pay model brought in by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan. Straight-talking Collier, of Ferrys Solicitors in Dublin, has represented countless clients in a long career. He dismisses the public perception that solicitors are greedy fat cats coining the public purse and instead explains how the system works, why it is in place, and insists that the State have been getting bang for their buck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Nicola
Guest: Tony Collier
Topics covered
- legal aid
- solicitors strike
- criminal defense
- legal system
- public perception
Keywords
- Irish solicitors
- legal aid
- strike
- criminal defense
- Justice Minister
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ferrys Solicitors, Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan
Places: Ireland
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