“The case, brought by GRI, arose from the service of a Welfare Notice in June 2017 relating to the welfare and care needs of greyhounds not being adequately addressed. The fines imposed by the Court related to the failure to comply with a Welfare Notice issued by GRI and failure to keep greyhounds in a … Continue reading Conviction Under Welfare of Greyhounds Act
Category: Court Cases
2 Wildlife Crime Prosecutions Relating to Birds
Minister Malcom Noonan congratulates NPWS on two successful wildlife crime prosecutions relating to birds Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD, today (16 October, 2020) congratulated the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) who secured two recent prosecutions for breaches of the wildlife legislation. At Athlone District Court on 7 October 2020 four … Continue reading 2 Wildlife Crime Prosecutions Relating to Birds
Conviction for Hunting a Hare With Dogs
Minister Malcolm Noonan welcomes conviction for hunting a hare with dogs at the North Slob Wexford At Wexford District Court on 21 September 2020 Patrick Berry of Wexford Town pleaded guilty to a charge of illegally hunting a hare with dogs at Wexford North Slob on 28 August 2019, in breach of Section 23.5.b of … Continue reading Conviction for Hunting a Hare With Dogs
Allegation of Animal Neglect – Naas District Court
The Leinster Leader reports a man was prosecuted for an “alleged offence under the Animal Health and Welfare Act at Kildoon, Nurney on February 24 last”. My Lovely Horse Rescue assisted Gardaí with this case. Full article from the Leinster Leader here.
High Court Challenge Against the Garda Commissioner
A man has brought a High Court challenge against the Garda Commissioner aimed at getting his puppy back.Source: The Irish Examiner https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-40052462.html