Clare Criminal Barristers Urge Government To Listen On Final Day Of Action

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Protests will be taking place at Ennis Courthouse this morning, as part of the final day of nationwide industrial action by criminal barristers. For the third time this month, the legal professionals will be withdrawing their services from 10am, in a dispute over pay restoration. Criminal barrister fees were slashed in 2009 as part of emergency cost saving measures introduced after the recession, but despite subsequent government commitments, pay parity has yet to be restored. Bar Council of Ireland Spokesperson Cian Kelly says in light of the massive entry costs for young trainees, the current rate of pay is simply unsustainable.