Ireland Carton House operator fined for damaging special area of conservation
Belmullet Hospitality Group Ltd, the company that operates Carton House Estate in Maynooth, Co Kildare, carried out topping and clearing of rough vegetation in the Rye Valley Carton Special Area of Conservation between August 9th and 12th, 2021. The National Parks and Wildlife Service brought the case. On November 6th, the company pleaded guilty at Naas District Court to two offences under the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011, was convicted of both and fined €4,000 for each. The court heard the damage to the riverine ecosystem would take years to recover fully, and the case was reported on November 16, 2023.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
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- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced16 Nov
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The company that operates Carton House Estate was convicted and fined for damaging a special area of conservation.
- Cause
- The company topped and cleared rough vegetation and procured a contractor to do so without Ministerial consent.
- Where
- The activities took place in the Rye Valley Carton Special Area of Conservation at Carton House Estate, Maynooth, Co Kildare.
- When
- The activities took place between August 9th and 12th, 2021.
- Investigation
- The National Parks and Wildlife Service brought the case.
- Charges
- The company was charged with two offences under the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011.
- In court
- Belmullet Hospitality Group Ltd pleaded guilty to both offences at Naas District Court on November 6th.
- Sentence
- The company was convicted of both offences and fined €4,000 for each.
- Other details
- The court was told the company caused significant damage to the riverine ecosystem that would take years to recover fully.
- The company had been notified in writing in 2018 of its legal obligations to protect the habitats.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe company that operates Carton House Estate was convicted and fined for damaging a special area of conservation. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe company was convicted and fined for topping and clearing rough vegetation and for procuring a contractor to do so without Ministerial consent. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe activities took place in the Rye Valley Carton Special Area of Conservation at Carton House Estate, Maynooth, Co Kildare. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe activities took place between August 9th and 12th, 2021. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe National Parks and Wildlife Service brought the case. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBelmullet Hospitality Group Ltd pleaded guilty to two offences at Naas District Court on November 6th. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe company was convicted of both offences and fined €4,000 for each. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe judge was told the company caused significant damage to the riverine ecosystem that would take years to recover fully. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe company had been notified in writing in 2018 of its legal obligations to protect the habitats. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Nov2023Operator of Carton House in Co Kildare convicted and fined for damaging local ‘ecosystem’
Court report on the conviction and fines of Belmullet Hospitality Group Ltd at Naas District Court; no individuals are named.
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