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Fines on marts confirmed in the High Court
Anne O'Donoghue
The High Court confirmed its decision to require two marts to pay fines this week.
14 March 2024 News
Amount of turf cut now is 'minuscule' - Minister McConalogue
The European Commission announced on Tuesday its decision to refer Ireland to the European Court of Justice over failure to protect bogs.
13 March 2024 News
Commission takes Ireland to court over failure to protect bogs
The European Commission has announced its decision to refer Ireland to the European Court of Justice.
Windfarm noise a ‘nuisance’ to neighbours, High Court finds
The cases are the first private nuisance claims from wind turbine noise to run in either Ireland or the UK, the judge said. Aodhan O'Faolain reports.
8 March 2024 Renewables
Issues clarified in An Taisce's derogation challenge
Justice Richard Humphreys made a procedural judgment which set out the issues to be dealt with by the court.
6 March 2024 News
Chief vet supports badger cull TB plan
DAERA’s new TB strategy was launched in 2016 and was considered by civil servants and independent experts for years.
6 March 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmer and Department inspector fined over €50,000 for ‘neglect’ of animals
The court heard that dead sheep and lambs were found "stacked in a pyramid" shape on the accused's farm.
6 March 2024 News
Derogation to stay while High Court considers an Taisce case - IFA
The interim decision has been described by the IFA president as a relief for farmers.
6 March 2024 News
Farmer and tree surgeon dispute alleged breach of Wildlife Act
A farmer and tree surgeon have disputed NPWS claims that they cut trees unlawfully during the nesting season.
6 March 2024 News
Court challenge against expansion of infant formula plant dismissed
A large estate owner challenged Monaghan County Council over a decision to grant planning permission for the expansion of Abbott Ireland's infant formula. manufacturing facility.
27 February 2024 News
Galway farmer to contest 'cow dung' assault charge on junior minister
Gordon Deegan reports from Gort District Court, where details of an incident involving an alleged assault on Minister of State Anne Rabbitte were heard.
23 February 2024 News
Uisce Éireann fined for fish kill in Clare river
The court heard that the vast majority of fish - including salmon, eels and trout - died from suffocation following a pollution incident. Gordon Deegan reports.
19 February 2024 News