Irish judge warns court system near collapse as solicitors' strike swells backlog

A senior Irish judge, Carol Anne Coolican, has warned that the court system is at risk of imminent collapse due to an ongoing solicitors' strike, with an enormous and growing backlog of cases. The strike's duration and the absence of a resolution remain uncertain, but the warning signals a systemic strain on judicial operations. This matters as prolonged disruption could undermine legal processes and access to justice in Ireland.

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