Jim O'Callaghan: “Some solicitors think that if they put enough pressure on the system to disrupt cases, that this is going to result in…”

I should also say that I find the position of the Law Society in relation to the new scheme somewhat contradictory.

All our focus should be on what’s in the best interests of court users.

It's a very significant change that has been made during the course of this Government, and as well as that, in 2025, the State spent €3.7 billion on international protection accommodation, and this year, we're seeing an allocation of less…

The criminal courts are operating, and they’re operating effectively.