爱尔兰的法律援助支出在2025年创历史新高115.3百万欧元,因需求增加和费用上涨而增加。 Ireland's legal aid spending hit a record €115.3M in 2025, fueled by rising demand and higher fees.

2025年,爱尔兰国家资助的刑事法律援助计划支付了创纪录的1.153亿欧元,比2024年增加了37%,原因是需求增加、案件复杂、费用上涨8%。 In 2025, Ireland’s State-funded criminal legal aid scheme paid out a record €115.3 million, a 37% increase from 2024, driven by higher demand, complex cases, and an 8% fee rise. 31名辩护律师每人的收入超过50万欧元,其中3名律师的收入接近100万欧元。 Thirty-one defense lawyers earned over €500,000 each, with three nearing €1 million. 律师费和出庭律师费分别上涨27%和51%,导致资金增加2,150万欧元。 Solicitor and barrister fees rose 27% and 51% respectively, prompting an additional €21.5 million in funding. 政府引用了这个计划的需求导向性质, 而律师则为这些付款辩护, 以确保公平代表性及吸引合格专业人员。 The government cited the scheme’s demand-led nature, while lawyers defended the payments as necessary to ensure fair representation and attract qualified professionals.