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Case No. 22834Animal welfare (seizure of dogs under Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013) · Co. Tipperary · 17 Jan 2023

Gardaí seize 19 dogs at residence in Pallasgreen

Gardaí conducted a joint-agency search at a residence in Pallasgreen on 17 January 2023, seizing 19 dogs under Section 45 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 following an inspection by veterinary officials. No arrests were made and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported17 Jan
    2 reports
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man is in his 30s. (garda.ie)
  • what19 dogs were seized under Section 45 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe dogs included 15 Pit Bull Terriers, two Alsatians and two Rottweilers. (limerickleader.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatGardaí conducted a joint-agency search operation at a residence in Pallasgreen (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatNineteen dogs were seized under Section 45 of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe search took place at a residence in Pallasgreen, County Limerick. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe operation took place in Pallasgreen. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on Tuesday 17 January 2023. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday morning, 17 October 2023. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe operation took place on Tuesday, 17 January 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe search took place at approximately 12pm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe search took place on Tuesday, January 17, at approximately midday (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe search was conducted by Gardaí from Bruff and Pallasgreen Garda Stations alongside LCCC personnel. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe seizure followed an inspection by veterinary officials. (limerickleader.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made at this time. (limerickleader.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe search was conducted by Gardaí from Bruff and Pallasgreen Garda Stations alongside personnel from Limerick City and County Council (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeGardaí have charged a man in connection with a joint-agency search operation. (garda.ie)
  • courtHe is due to appear before Kilmallock District Court. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe dogs are in the care of a dog shelter in the Southern Region receiving care and medical attention. (limerickleader.ie, tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 18 Jan2023
    Reportedtipperarylive.ie, its first report
    IN PICTURES: Gardaí make massive dog seizure on Tipperary/Limerick border

    First report of the dog seizure operation at Pallasgreen.

  2. 17 Jan2023
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, its first report
    Gardaí seize 19 dogs in Limerick during joint agency operation

    Provides additional details: the specific breeds of dogs seized (15 Pit Bull Terriers, two Alsatians, two Rottweilers), the time of the operation (approximately 12pm), the involvement of LCCC personnel, and that the dogs are in the care of a dog shelter in the Southern Region receiving medical attention.

  3. 17 Jan2023
    In courtgarda.ie, first report
    Court Appearance - Joint Agency Operation, Dogs Seized, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick, 17th January 2023

    Confirms the man has been charged and provides his court date of 17 October 2023 at Kilmallock District Court.

    suspect, 30s, male