Patrick Whyms Calls For Remedial Action in Budget 2025

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According to the Bar Council of Ireland, criminal barristers are now the only people working in courtrooms who haven't their fees reinstated, while the likes of Gardaí, baliffs and registrars have all now achieved parity. This is despite a claim from Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Pascal Donohoe in the Dáil last week, that FEMPI cuts had been restored to all public servants previously affected. The withdrawal of services so far by criminal barristers has led to significant cancellations and delays for cases proceeding in circuit courts nationwide and at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. Barrister Patrick Whyms insists that if remedial action isn't taken by the Government in Budget 2025, there will be a major escalation of strike action.