About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of the solicitors' strike on court cases and legal aid.

Conor Hanly, law lecturer at the University of Galway and Eoghan O’Sullivan, partner with Powderly Solicitors, discuss the implications of the continuing strike by solicitors who've left the free legal aid registry over changes to the structure of payments. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Cooper

Guests: Conor Hanly, Eoghan O’Sullivan

Topics covered

• legal aid
• solicitors strike
• court cases
• payment structure
• law education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Galway, Powderly Solicitors

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