Ireland Crime

Named as

Convicted

Offences

Wildlife offences (illegal tree felling)

Where

Co. Donegal

Reporting

1 report, 9 Oct 2024 to 9 Oct 2024

Outlets

donegallive.ie

• Donegal landowner pleads guilty to illegal clearance of 150 native trees Wildlife offences (illegal tree felling) · Co. Donegal

  Between March 1 and August 31, 2023, a landowner named as Cormac Byrne commissioned the clearance of 150 native broadleaf trees without a felling licence at Adhyeevoge, County Donegal, and the National Parks and Wildlife Service investigated after a colleague saw a machine clearing scrub in a field. Byrne, who lives mainly in the UK and has a residence in Killybegs, was charged with two offences, one concerning an attempt to commit an offence under the Wildlife Act 1976 and the other concerning use of a mechanically propelled vehicle as an aid to an offence. On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, he pleaded guilty through his legal representative at Donegal District Court, where he was not present, and an order for prosecution costs of €7,134 was granted. The judge adjourned the matter to December 4 and said the defendant needed to be present, which is the latest development reported.

  Convicted, 9 Oct 2024Convicted · 1 report

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1. 9 Oct2024
   Convicteddonegallive.ie, in Donegal landowner pleads guilty to illegal clearance of 150 native trees

   Donegal landowner before court for illegal clearance of 150 native trees

   convicted, Cormac Byrne, male, named, irish (judged from name)Cormac Byrne♂IE

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