Five convictions in north Dublin for lurching last week is evidence that the North Dublin Rural Crime Patrol pilot scheme, set up between local gardaí and rural dwellers is working, said IFA deputy president Richard Kennedy.
Following a number of incidents in 2018, the pilot, which focuses on the illegal hunting of hares (lurching) was established between members of the rural community of north Dublin, gardaí from Balbriggan and Swords and the NPWS.
To date, in excess of 200 checkpoints and patrols have resulted in 40 prosecutions for trespass and dog related offences with fines ranging from €100 to €1,500.
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IFA deputy president Richard Kennedy said: “This is proof that when the local gardaí are properly resourced and engaged with the community it greatly increases its ability to fight crime. I commend the gardaí and the local people who have worked together to tackle this criminal activity. The prompt reporting of suspicious activity by farmers and rural dwellers helped to secure these convictions this week.
“If this type of multi-agency operation were replicated in other affected areas, it would have a serious impact on illegal hunting and the IFA will be pushing for this happen as soon as possible,” he said.
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Five convictions in north Dublin for lurching last week is evidence that the North Dublin Rural Crime Patrol pilot scheme, set up between local gardaí and rural dwellers is working, said IFA deputy president Richard Kennedy.
Following a number of incidents in 2018, the pilot, which focuses on the illegal hunting of hares (lurching) was established between members of the rural community of north Dublin, gardaí from Balbriggan and Swords and the NPWS.
To date, in excess of 200 checkpoints and patrols have resulted in 40 prosecutions for trespass and dog related offences with fines ranging from €100 to €1,500.
IFA deputy president Richard Kennedy said: “This is proof that when the local gardaí are properly resourced and engaged with the community it greatly increases its ability to fight crime. I commend the gardaí and the local people who have worked together to tackle this criminal activity. The prompt reporting of suspicious activity by farmers and rural dwellers helped to secure these convictions this week.
“If this type of multi-agency operation were replicated in other affected areas, it would have a serious impact on illegal hunting and the IFA will be pushing for this happen as soon as possible,” he said.
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