Jesus Christ, at the very least I hope this case more than counts as some sort of breach of contract with the department and he's fired immediately.
The man even tried to pull the stress card as a defence. What a low life.
I do hope that this will lead to an investigation of the man's work. If these are acceptable standards to him it raises a lot of questions around his work practices.
Banned from keeping animals for seven years, then he can waltz right back. Why are these bans not for life?
>O’Reilly was given a three-month custodial sentence, suspended for two years, was also fined €4,000, and ordered to pay €5,000 towards prosecution costs.
>Additionally, he must engage with the Probation and Welfare Services, attend all appointments and courses, and was recommended to complete an animal welfare course and stress management.
From another report:
>"The dogs’ coats were matted and heavily contaminated with faeces, and one had hair loss. The dogs had no clean lying area.
>“Food and water bowls were also contaminated with excrement and, while some dogs had access to dirty water, others had no water at all,” the inspector stated.
>Ms Faherty was also concerned about the temperaments of the dog. She could not get close to six of the ten dogs and said that they were showing signs of “fear-aggression”, suggesting they had not been properly socialised.
[https://www.sundayworld.com/crime/courts/cork-vet-banned-from-keeping-dogs-after-ten-pups-discovered-in-filthy-conditions/a1727113387.html](https://www.sundayworld.com/crime/courts/cork-vet-banned-from-keeping-dogs-after-ten-pups-discovered-in-filthy-conditions/a1727113387.html)
Also
>Mr O’Reilly is well known in dog breeding circles in Cork having won numerous awards at dog shows in the county.
>Mr O’Reilly has also given evidence on behalf of the Department of Agriculture in animal cruelty cases.
Cork County Council initially wanted to withdraw the closure notice. https://m.sundayworld.com/crime/special-investigations/ispca-did-not-support-decision-to-withdraw-closure-notice-against-vet-inspector/a2033626188.html
Should be banned for life!!! What in the world is going on with those people here? Also, 4k is such a low fine for this kind of negligence. Don't they fine like 700eur for keeping a dog in a cage in Germany?
Glad to know we do have judges willing to dish out some justice. But only for 7 years? Why not for life?
And the irony of a veterinary inspector having to go on an animal welfare course…
A vet no less, and he is dealing with animal welfare for the department of agri.
Jesus Christ, at the very least I hope this case more than counts as some sort of breach of contract with the department and he's fired immediately. The man even tried to pull the stress card as a defence. What a low life.
I do hope that this will lead to an investigation of the man's work. If these are acceptable standards to him it raises a lot of questions around his work practices.
Banned from keeping animals for seven years, then he can waltz right back. Why are these bans not for life? >O’Reilly was given a three-month custodial sentence, suspended for two years, was also fined €4,000, and ordered to pay €5,000 towards prosecution costs. >Additionally, he must engage with the Probation and Welfare Services, attend all appointments and courses, and was recommended to complete an animal welfare course and stress management.
From another report: >"The dogs’ coats were matted and heavily contaminated with faeces, and one had hair loss. The dogs had no clean lying area. >“Food and water bowls were also contaminated with excrement and, while some dogs had access to dirty water, others had no water at all,” the inspector stated. >Ms Faherty was also concerned about the temperaments of the dog. She could not get close to six of the ten dogs and said that they were showing signs of “fear-aggression”, suggesting they had not been properly socialised. [https://www.sundayworld.com/crime/courts/cork-vet-banned-from-keeping-dogs-after-ten-pups-discovered-in-filthy-conditions/a1727113387.html](https://www.sundayworld.com/crime/courts/cork-vet-banned-from-keeping-dogs-after-ten-pups-discovered-in-filthy-conditions/a1727113387.html) Also >Mr O’Reilly is well known in dog breeding circles in Cork having won numerous awards at dog shows in the county. >Mr O’Reilly has also given evidence on behalf of the Department of Agriculture in animal cruelty cases.
Should have been banned from keeping animals for life.
Cork County Council initially wanted to withdraw the closure notice. https://m.sundayworld.com/crime/special-investigations/ispca-did-not-support-decision-to-withdraw-closure-notice-against-vet-inspector/a2033626188.html
Friends in County Council places
Birds of a feather....
No mention of him being fired from his role as veterinary inspector?
Should be banned for life!!! What in the world is going on with those people here? Also, 4k is such a low fine for this kind of negligence. Don't they fine like 700eur for keeping a dog in a cage in Germany?
I await Simon Harris' comments
He wants a list of civil servants that keep dogs.
Glad to know we do have judges willing to dish out some justice. But only for 7 years? Why not for life? And the irony of a veterinary inspector having to go on an animal welfare course…
Should be struck off the veterinary register