Jim O'Callaghan: “I am fully committed to ensuring that Ireland's International Protection system is robust, and rules based, and that our…”

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…

I’m satisfied that there are solicitors who are operating the scheme and doing so effectively.

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

I would appeal to solicitors to come along with the majority of our colleagues who are providing the service under the criminal legal aid scheme.