Ireland Case No. 29898Uncontrolled dog (dog attack) · Co. Laois · 31 Aug 2020
Man sentenced under Probation Act over uncontrolled dog in Portlaoise
Two husky dogs mauled a family pet cat to death at Rossvale Court, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise, in August 2020. James Greene, 41, of Portlaoise, was charged with having an uncontrolled dog, though he was not the owner of the second dog involved. At Portlaoise District Court in September 2021, the court was told the dog had been rehomed with a responsible dog trainer. Judge Staines directed €400 in compensation to JJ Kirby and applied the Probation Act.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court9 Jul
2 reports - Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced28 Sep
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Two husky dogs mauled a family pet cat to death.
- Where
- The incident occurred at Rossvale Court, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise.
- When
- The incident occurred on 31 July 2020 or 31 August 2020.
- Charges
- James Greene was charged with having an uncontrolled dog, a dog unaccompanied and not having effectual control of a dog.
- In court
- The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court.
- Sentence
- Judge Staines directed €400 in compensation to the injured party and applied the Probation Act.
- Other details
- James Greene was not the owner of the second dog involved.
- The dog had been rehomed with a responsible dog trainer who was aware of the dog's history.
- The family did not accept the apology offered by Mr Greene and said the dogs had been wandering around for weeks.
- The injured party wanted the dogs rehomed rather than destroyed.
30 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe family's pet cat had been mauled to death by the dogs. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatTwo Husky dogs were involved in the killing of the cat. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe pet cat was the apple of the eye of the wife of the injured party. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThe family did not accept the apology offered by Mr Greene. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe dogs had been wandering around for weeks before the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe injured party wanted the dogs rehomed rather than destroyed. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatMr Greene was not the owner of the second dog involved. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatMr Greene said he had organised the rehoming of the dog himself. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whatTwo husky dogs mauled a family pet cat to death (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThe dog savagely attacked two cats (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at Rossvale Court, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 31 July 2020 (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 31 August 2020 (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeJames Greene was charged with having an uncontrolled dog, a dog unaccompanied and not having effectual control of a dog at Rossvale Court, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise on 31 July 2020. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeJames Greene was charged with having an uncontrolled dog, a dog unaccompanied and not having effectual control of a dog (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Staines said she would take into account that Mr Greene was only responsible for one dog. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe matter was adjourned to 23 September. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceJudge Staines directed that €400 be paid to the injured party. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceHe paid €400 in compensation (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceJudge Staines applied the Probation Act (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherJudge Staines noted a recent incident in another part of the country where a young child had been killed by a dog. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHusky dogs come to the court's attention more than any other breed. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe injured party had drawn attention to Husky Rescue Ireland and Andy Cullen. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe family did not accept the apology offered by Mr Greene and said the dogs had been wandering around for weeks (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe injured party wanted the dogs rehomed, not destroyed (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherJudge Staines noted that husky dogs come to the court's attention more than any other dogs (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMr Greene was not the owner of the other dog involved (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherDefence Solicitor Barry Fitzgerald said the judge's concerns were well founded (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe dog had been rehomed with a responsible owner (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Sep2021Dog which 'savagely attacked two cats' in Laois town was rehomed responsibly, court told
Court heard the dog had been rehomed with a responsible dog trainer who was aware of the dog's history. Judge Staines applied the Probation Act after noting full compensation was paid.
convicted, James Greene, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Greene - 10 Jul2021Judge seeks further detail about Husky dog which killed a family pet cat in the Midlands
Follow-up court hearing in which Judge Staines directed €400 compensation, sought details on the new owners of the rehomed dog, noted that husky dogs come to the court's attention more than any other breed, and adjourned the matter to 23 September pending further information.
suspect, James Greene, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Greenevictimvictim, JJ Kirby, male, irish (judged from name)JJ Kirby - 9 Jul2021Judge seeks further detail about re-homing of a Husky dog which killed a family pet cat in Laois
Reports a further hearing at which Judge Staines sought details about the rehoming of the Husky, directed €400 compensation, noted concerns about the breed, and adjourned the matter to 23 September 2021.
accused, James Greene, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Greenevictim