Sentencing adjourned in Cork Airport arson due to solicitors' dispute over free legal aid

Accused had admitted causing more than €118,000 worth of arson damage to three vehicles parked at Cork Airport Business Park in the early hours of June 10 2025

Accused told gardaí at interview that when he was working that evening in the hotel kitchen he began drinking vodka. He could offer no explanation for his actions. Picture: Denis Minihane

Sentencing of a man who set fire to three vehicles neighbouring Cork Airport only one month after being released from prison for another arson had to be adjourned until July 17 because of the free legal aid dispute.

Barristers appearing in criminal cases at Cork Circuit Criminal Court stood up in numerous cases to say they appeared but had no instructions from their solicitor.