You may be eligible for legal aid in both civil and criminal matters.

Civil Legal Aid

The Law Society published a booklet on Civil Legal Aid in 2008. It brings together practical details about existing civil legal aid schemes in Ireland, so that those entitled to the benefit of such schemes can avail of them. This is the first time that all of this information was brought together in a single publication.

• Download the Civil Legal Aid in Ireland booklet.

The information in the publication will be of interest to members of the legal profession, community activists, NGOs and members of the public.

Further information is available by visiting the Citizens Information website.

See also the FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) website. 

Criminal Legal Aid

Up-to-date information on entitlements to legal aid in criminal law matters is available at the Citizens Information website.