Leitrim councillor calls for overhaul of the legal aid system
Calls are being made on the Taoiseach Michael Martin and Justice Minister Helen McEntee, to overhaul the legal aid system in this country. Leitrim Councillor Justin Warnock says the system is currently not fit for purpose. He is calling for a major overhaul of the free legal aid…
Leitrim Councillor says re-offenders should not be granted legal aid
A Leitrim Councillor is calling for re-offenders not to be granted legal aid. Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock made the calls at a meeting of the Joint Policing Committee this week. He says the money spent on repeat offenders could be used to provide improved resources for the local Gardai…