Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for the reply. Years ago, when there were massive delays in payments, many barristers left the system for a long time. By and large, the system works fairly well but barristers have been increasingly frustrated over the past nine months. I understand that these things take time, but for years now barristers have been told this is a decision for the Department of public expenditure, and that is why we originally submitted our case to that Department. All the barristers are requesting is that they be treated fairly, that promises made be kept and that barristers’ treatment be consistent with that of other State workers and contractors. The Government or Department needs to take action to try to avoid three days of disruption to an already delayed system.

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