The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has warned that anyone found cutting hedges before 1 September faces prosecution and fines. A spokesperson for the Department said it receives complaints from members of the public and, depending on the quality of the information provided, officials of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department investigate these claims. If there is sufficient evidence, prosecutions are brought for breaches of the Wildlife Acts.
Since 2011, the Department has taken over 50 prosecutions against individuals for breaches of Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts. Fines were imposed in most cases, ranging from €50 to €600. In some cases, the defendants were also ordered by the court to pay legal costs and expenses.
This content is available to digital subscribers and loyalty code users only. Sign in to your account, use the code or subscribe to get unlimited access.
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
CODE ACCEPTED
You have full access to the site until next Wednesday at 9pm.
CODE NOT VALID
Please try again or contact support.
The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has warned that anyone found cutting hedges before 1 September faces prosecution and fines. A spokesperson for the Department said it receives complaints from members of the public and, depending on the quality of the information provided, officials of the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department investigate these claims. If there is sufficient evidence, prosecutions are brought for breaches of the Wildlife Acts.
Since 2011, the Department has taken over 50 prosecutions against individuals for breaches of Section 40 of the Wildlife Acts. Fines were imposed in most cases, ranging from €50 to €600. In some cases, the defendants were also ordered by the court to pay legal costs and expenses.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team, please call us on 01-4199525.
Link sent to your email address
We have sent an email to your address. Please click on the link in this email to reset your password. If you can't find it in your inbox, please check your spam folder. If you can't find the email, please call us on 01-4199525.
ENTER YOUR LOYALTY CODE:
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
SHARING OPTIONS