Criminal barristers in Ireland could be set to go on strike following a recommendation from their representative body that they 'withdraw services' over pay reform
BARRISTERS IN IRELAND could be set to strike in October following a recommendation from their representative body that they “withdraw services” to demand pay reforms for those working in criminal law.
The Council of the Bar of Ireland has now formally notified the government of its recommendation that members withdraw their services for one day on 3 October. “Barristers have suffered a pay cut in real terms of more than 40% over the past twenty years while every other sector working in the criminal justice system has seen pay restoration implemented,” the statement said.
“As a direct consequence of the failure to restore fee cuts, a career choice for recently qualified junior barristers in crime has become unattractive when compared to opportunities in other areas of law.“Two-thirds of criminal barristers leave practice after just six years at the Criminal Bar, due to the remuneration and conditions that currently exist in criminal practice. Retention rates drop to less than a third of those who set out to pursue a career in criminal law.
The junior and senior lawyers said that the current rate of pay for District Court appearances is unsustainable. “Despite delivering a range of changed work practices and reforms that have delivered significant efficiencies for the criminal justice system, the Government has refused to recognise this by means of fee restoration.
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