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Judge Connolly complemented the animal charity on their work. The judge described “a crazy scene to have 40 animals on site”, but said although it was a “significant matter” it could have been dealt with in the District Court. — Read on http://www.longfordleader.ie/
“Three women and a man appeared in court last week charged with multiple counts of animal neglect after a search involving gardaí and ISPCA officials led to the seizure of almost 30 cats and dogs, writes Liam Cosgrove.” Source: Longford Leader Read Article
The Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 covers health and welfare, along with identification, and sale of animals. Duty to protect animal welfareProhibition on animal crueltyProhibition on abandonment of animalsProhibition on animal fighting, etc.Prohibited operations and proceduresUse of anaesthetics, etc.Protection of animals from poisonInspection of protected animals and equipmentWelfare of animals during saleRegulation of sale … Continue reading Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013
Director of Public Prosecutions -v- Kavanagh Source: http://courts.ie/Judgments.nsf/0/4902215B67534609802583DA005AC91A Court of Appeal Record Number: 29/19Date of Delivery: 04/10/2019Court: Court of AppealComposition of Court: Birmingham P., Edwards J., McCarthy J.Judgment by: Birmingham P.Status: ApprovedResult: Dismiss BETWEEN THE PEOPLE AT THE SUIT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS (RESPONDENT) AND JAMES KAVANAGH (APPELLANT) JUDGMENT of the Court delivered … Continue reading “Myshall” Case – Appeal Dismissed