A judge criticises the removal of legal representation for a man charged as a murder conspirator, after hearing he is not represented in court. According to reports, Mr Justice Paul McDermott makes the remark in relation to Jason Dunne (35). The court hears that Dunne’s representation is withdrawn amid an ongoing dispute over legal aid fees. The judge’s comments indicate the decision to proceed without representation is not appropriate, in the context of the legal proceedings and the dispute affecting funding for legal services. Both outlets report the same core circumstances: the judge’s criticism, Dunne’s age, and the reason given for the lack of representation—continuing disagreement over legal aid fees. The reports do not provide additional details about the underlying allegations, the stage of the case, or any wider impact beyond the representation issue raised in court. The matter is presented as a judicial response to the circumstances leading to Dunne appearing without legal representation at the hearing.