Further government failure to address pay issues among criminal barristers could lead to an all out strike according to a former TD and practicing barrister.
In what was an unprecedented move for the profession, criminal barristers right across the region and the country went on strike today in a dispute over legal fees.
They withdrew their services to highlight the Government's failure to reverse cuts introduced as part of an austerity programme during the financial crisis.
As a result of the relatively low fees, The Bar of Ireland says two thirds of criminal barristers leave practice after just six years.
Speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound at Longford Court House today, former labour TD for Westmeath and serving barrister, Willie Penrose, says it's time for more than just promises from Government.
