The criminal justice system is under “a real threat” because many barristers are leaving the criminal Bar following the failure to restore their professional fees after “draconian” cuts were applied several years ago, the Bar of Ireland has said. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Maura McNally, Chair of the Council of the Bar of Ireland.

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