Reporting a Crime
- Reporting a crime (Citizens Information website)
- Reporting a crime FAQ (An Garda Síochána)
Who decides if a case will be prosecuted?
Some of the agencies (depending on the offence, the seriousness of the offence and legislation involved) include:
- An Garda Síochána (AGS)
- Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (The DPP)
- The Chief State Solicitor’s Office (CSSO)
The Courts
- How the courts work
- Appearing in court and the courts process
- Supports for victims of crime or attending court
Previous Court Cases
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Kilkeel Man Convicted in Wildlife Crime Case
Wildlife Crime Conviction – Badger Baiting Incident, Co. Tyrone A Kilkeel man has been convicted of attempting to ‘Damage Or Destroy the Shelter of a Wild Animal’. Also found guilty at Dungannon Crown Court of ‘Failing to Take Reasonable Steps to Ensure The Needs of an Animal’ Read More >
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IFI welcomes conviction against Uisce Éireann for pollution of salmon and trout spawning habitat | Inland Fisheries Ireland no
Fine, costs and expenses imposed totalling almost €6,400 Read More >
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Significant successes by NPWS against wildlife crime in 2023
Press Release from Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Published on 29 December 2023 The National Parks and Wildlife Service is making its message to protect nature clearly heard through its series of successful prosecutions in the courts this year. Forty-three prosecution cases were initiated by NPWS in 2023 for alleged breaches of wildlife legislation according… Read More >
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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… Read More >
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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… Read More >
Report a Crime or Concern
One of the most immediate things you can do, is to report a concern or crime to the authority that has the power to investigate.
