Independent prosecution service ‘must be protected’ says Director of Public Prosecutions – The Irish Times

The independence of Ireland’s prosecution service is emphasized by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Catherine Pierse, who stresses the importance of protecting this strength while remaining open to feedback and criticism. Addressing the annual prosecutors conference, Pierse defended the DPP’s decision not to prosecute Conor McGregor in 2020, highlighting the need to provide reasons to victims for such decisions. Additionally, Pierse expressed support for criminal barristers’ efforts to reverse cuts to legal aid payments and acknowledged the challenges posed by increasing court dates and delays in the criminal justice system.

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