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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21940Waste management offence (unauthorised management of waste; disposal of waste likely to cause environmental pollution) · Co. Donegal · 9 Jan 2021

Ballyshannon man pleads guilty to waste management charges after burning mobile home roof

Thomas Murray of Ballyshannon pleaded guilty to waste management offences after burning part of a mobile home roof at Dunmuckrim, Ballyshannon, in January 2021. Judge Sandra Murphy suggested a €250 fine on each charge but adjourned the final decision to 5 May 2023 for a costs discussion.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe land is an acre and a quarter and is used for raising hens, pigs, ducks, and geese. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe land had been cleared and documentation of hiring skips through recognised disposal agencies was provided. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatSome delays in clearing the site were caused by mobility issues. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatMurray is married, has a disability, and had no previous convictions of this nature. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Dunmuckrim, Ballyshannon. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe fire took place on 9 January 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe duplicate pleas referenced the initial fire on 9 January 2021 and a subsequent visit on 1 February 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeThe roof of the mobile home had been blown off in a storm. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMurray pleaded guilty to section 3A of the Waste Management Act 1996 for causing unauthorised management of waste. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 5 May 2023 for a costs discussion. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtProsecution costs were stated to be €3,264.16. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtWaste Enforcement Officer Donna Maskerey of Donegal County Council gave evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Sandra Murphy suggested a fine of €250 on each of the two charges. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2023
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Pleaded guilty to waste management charges after burning mobile home roof

    Court hearing details including mitigation, suggested fine, and adjournment for prosecution costs discussion.

    accused, Thomas Murray, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Murray