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Roderic O’Gorman intervenes in industrial dispute over barristers’ pay

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Roderic O’Gorman intervenes in industrial dispute over barristers’ pay

Green Party leader says there is a shortage of lawyers as many are leaving practice because of low legal aid fees

Seán Guerin, the incoming chairman of the Bar of Ireland council, with current chair Sara Phelan and a group of barristers protesting outside the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin. Photo: Collins Courts

Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman has intervened in the industrial dispute between criminal law barristers and the Government.

Barristers went on strike on July 9 nationwide and plan two further days of action tomorrow and on July 24 that will halt almost all criminal cases.

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