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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22235Breach of Control of Dogs Act (dog attack; dog not on lead or under control) · Co. Kildare · 23 Jan 2022

Woman banned from owning a pet for 10 years after dog attack in Prosperous

Martina Brennan, 42, was sentenced at Naas District Court for breaching the Control of Dogs Act after her Staffordshire Bull Terrier attacked another dog on Main Street, Prosperous, on 23 January 2022. She was banned from owning a pet for 10 years and fined €500.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced23 Feb
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Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe dog attack lasted 10 minutes. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe bull terrier pulled the other dog down by the tail when the owner picked it up. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeMartina Brennan, 42, was prosecuted for breaching the Control of Dogs Act on 23 January 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe woman was banned from owning a pet for ten years. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceShe was fined €500 for not having the dog on a lead and for not having it under control. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Feb2023
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: Woman banned from owning a pet for 10 years after 10 minute dog attack

    Reports the sentencing of Martina Brennan for the dog attack, including the 10-year pet ownership ban and €500 fine.

    convicted, Martina Brennan, 42, female, named, irish (judged from name)Martina Brennanvictim, female