Conviction Under Welfare of Greyhounds Act

“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

Minister Noonan

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