Ireland Man charged with 75 animal health and welfare offences at Kilkenny court
Laurence Heffernan, of Carrigleade, Graignamanagh, was charged with 75 offences under the Animal Health and Welfare Act relating to agricultural animals. The offences are alleged to have occurred between May and August 2020 at Templenabo, Carlow, and Coolroe, Graignamanagh. The case was heard at Kilkenny District Court, where the Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment and the prosecution asked for time to complete the book of evidence. The latest development is that Judge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the matter to July 18 for service of the book of evidence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court16 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man has been charged with 75 offences under the Animal Health and Welfare Act relating to agricultural animals.
- Where
- The alleged offences occurred at Templenabo, Carlow, and Coolroe, Graignamanagh.
- When
- The alleged offences occurred on dates between May and August 2020.
- Other details
- The accused is named as Laurence Heffernan, of Carrigleade, Graignamanagh.
- Charges
- 18 counts under Section 11 concern failing to protect the health and welfare of animals.
- 18 counts under Section 12 concern animal cruelty.
- 18 counts under Section 13 concern failing to supply enough drinking water to animals.
- 18 counts under Section 19 concern failing to prevent unnecessary suffering to pigs.
- The accused is also charged with one count of obstruction and two charges of non-compliance.
- In court
- The charges were before Kilkenny District Court, as reported on 16 June 2023.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment in the case.
- The prosecution asked for time to complete the book of evidence.
- Judge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the matter to July 18 for service of the book of evidence.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe offences occurred at two locations, Templenabo, Carlow, and Coolroe, Graignamanagh. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe offences occurred on dates from May to August 2020. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeA man has been charged with 75 offences under the Animal Health and Welfare Act at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeThe accused is charged in relation to agricultural animals. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- charge18 counts under Section 11 concern failing to protect the health and welfare of animals. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- charge18 counts under Section 12 concern animal cruelty. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- charge18 counts under Section 13 concern failing to supply enough drinking water to animals. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- charge18 counts under Section 19 concern failing to prevent unnecessary suffering to pigs. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeThe accused is also charged with one count of obstruction and two charges of non compliance. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment in the case. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe prosecution asked for time to complete the book of evidence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtJudge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the matter to July 18 for service of a book of evidence. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Jun2023Man charged with 75 animal health and welfare offences at Kilkenny Court
Names the accused (Laurence Heffernan), the charge breakdown across four sections of the Act, the two locations, the May to August 2020 offence period, the DPP's direction for trial on indictment, and the adjournment to July 18.
accused, Laurence Heffernan, male, named, irish (judged from name)Laurence Heffernan