The Legal Aid Board is facing a deepening resource crisis and significant backlogs as internal documents reveal serious concerns with meeting mandatory new demands under the EU Migration and Asylum Pact and legal representation for sexual assault victims. The board is an independent, publicly-funded body set up to provide civil legal aid and advice in areas such as international protection, family law, and assisted decision-making. It has an important role in supporting individuals and families seeking asylum in Ireland, assisting with applications from its specialised law centres in Dublin, Cork, and Galway. It provides legal advice, as well as offering…

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