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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11825Non-compliance with a pollution control notice (Local Government Pollution Act 1997) · Co. Limerick

Kilmallock service station owner warned to attend court over waste water notice

James Beechinor is being prosecuted by Limerick City and County Council for alleged non-compliance with a notice under the Local Government Pollution Act 1997 about waste water from a car wash at North Bridge Filling Station, Kilmallock. The case has been adjourned to January 20, and the judge said she intends to proceed in his absence if he is not available.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe case concerns North Bridge Filling Station in Kilmallock, which is owned by James Beechinor. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeJames Beechinor is being prosecuted for alleged non-compliance with a notice served under the Local Government Pollution Act 1997. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeLimerick City and County Council initiated the proceedings against him. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe notice requires the defendant to confirm how waste water from a car wash at the premises is being disposed of. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case has been listed before Kilmallock Court several times over the past 18 months, and Mr Beechinor has not appeared in person. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe council's solicitor said the council has concerns and has still not received the information it is seeking. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe defence barrister said the defendant has ill-health and that documents explaining his absence have been submitted to the court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge suggested an engineer or manager from the service station could appear in his place. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to January 20, and the judge said she intends to proceed in his absence if he is not available. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe case could take half a day to hear. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Dec2025
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    'Where is the water going?' Limerick business owner warned as council takes court action

    First report of this prosecution. The case has been listed before Kilmallock Court for about 18 months, and the defendant has not appeared in person. No existing case matches.

    accused, James Beechinor, named, irish (judged from name)James Beechinor