2026-05-11
1 official
Politician(s) lobbied: Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice
Intent: The DSBA seeks Government decisions and funding to deliver a properly resourced, independent civil legal aid system that removes financial barriers, enables early access to solicitors, reforms remuneration and delivery models, expands scope and coverage, and positions the Legal Aid Board—rather than new bodies—as the central lead for access to justice reform.
Methods: LetterSubmission
Details by Method
Letter
Letter dated 9th March 2026 to Minister Jim O’Callaghan TDDepartment of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration setting out DSBA members’ concerns regarding the proposed introduction of a single flat-rate fee for District Court criminal legal aid cases.
Submission
Submission on Civil Legal Aid to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.