Buttimer firm receives €709k in legal aid fees

The legal practice operated by high-profile solicitor Frank Buttimer received the highest amount in criminal legal aid payments last year, securing €709,667 (incl Vat) in fees.

Figures released by the Department of Justice show Ian Bailey’s lawyer’s Cork practice was ranked the highest paid for the fourth year running.

The €709,667 received last year followed the Cork man receiving €757,678 in 2013; €714,865 in 2012, and €889,659 in 2011.