Coolmore-linked company Shem Drowne Ltd has said that it is deeply sorry for the removal of 1,150m of hedgerow on lands in Tipperary and for the unacceptable breach of a prohibition notice.
The hedgerow offences took place at Ballygerald East, New Inn, Co Tipperary in 2022 and 2023.
Owned by John Magnier's son and daughter JP Magnier and Katherine Wachman, the land is held in trust for Shem Drowne Ltd whose directors are Conor Spain and David Gleeson.
A fine of €100,000 was imposed on the Coolmore-backed company on Friday by judge Deirdre Brown at Clonmel circuit court.
New protocols
In a statement following the the sentencing, Coolmore said that the landowner has cooperated fully with the investigation, acknowledged the internal process failings that brought it about and has implemented "rigorous" new protocols to ensure these cannot recur.
In mitigation of the breach the landowner has made a €30,000 contribution to community and sustainability initiatives via Native Woodland Trust and Saint Vincent de Paul.
Coolmore 2030 will build on existing initiatives in these areas, some of which have been described by the third party expert as already delivering some spectacular results
"This breach is entirely at odds with the broader sustainability and biodiversity efforts of Coolmore which has use of these lands.
"On average one in every 5ac farmed by Coolmore is protected for the natural environment and wildlife. Coolmore is also investing millions of euro in renewable energy and agri tech initiatives to ensure its activities are strongly climate positive and to promote sustainability efforts across the agri-sector," Coolmore said.
'Coolmore 2030'
Coolmore has said it is engaging with a leading national expert to advise on environmental matters and ensure Coolmore is an exemplar in the areas of sustainability and biodiversity.
The external third party has already completed a detailed scoping process for 'Coolmore 2030' - a holistic sustainability blueprint, to shape, direct and assess future performance and will also advise on its implementation.
Key areas of focus include clean water, fresh air, soil fertility, biodiversity and eco-systems and renewable energy.
"Coolmore 2030 will build on existing initiatives in these areas, some of which have been described by the third party expert as already delivering 'some spectacular results' such as the return of the red squirrel and the arrival of barn owls following the siting of barn owl nest boxes.”
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Coolmore-linked company fined €100,000 for hedgerow offences
Coolmore-linked company Shem Drowne Ltd has said that it is deeply sorry for the removal of 1,150m of hedgerow on lands in Tipperary and for the unacceptable breach of a prohibition notice.
The hedgerow offences took place at Ballygerald East, New Inn, Co Tipperary in 2022 and 2023.
Owned by John Magnier's son and daughter JP Magnier and Katherine Wachman, the land is held in trust for Shem Drowne Ltd whose directors are Conor Spain and David Gleeson.
A fine of €100,000 was imposed on the Coolmore-backed company on Friday by judge Deirdre Brown at Clonmel circuit court.
New protocols
In a statement following the the sentencing, Coolmore said that the landowner has cooperated fully with the investigation, acknowledged the internal process failings that brought it about and has implemented "rigorous" new protocols to ensure these cannot recur.
In mitigation of the breach the landowner has made a €30,000 contribution to community and sustainability initiatives via Native Woodland Trust and Saint Vincent de Paul.
Coolmore 2030 will build on existing initiatives in these areas, some of which have been described by the third party expert as already delivering some spectacular results
"This breach is entirely at odds with the broader sustainability and biodiversity efforts of Coolmore which has use of these lands.
"On average one in every 5ac farmed by Coolmore is protected for the natural environment and wildlife. Coolmore is also investing millions of euro in renewable energy and agri tech initiatives to ensure its activities are strongly climate positive and to promote sustainability efforts across the agri-sector," Coolmore said.
'Coolmore 2030'
Coolmore has said it is engaging with a leading national expert to advise on environmental matters and ensure Coolmore is an exemplar in the areas of sustainability and biodiversity.
The external third party has already completed a detailed scoping process for 'Coolmore 2030' - a holistic sustainability blueprint, to shape, direct and assess future performance and will also advise on its implementation.
Key areas of focus include clean water, fresh air, soil fertility, biodiversity and eco-systems and renewable energy.
"Coolmore 2030 will build on existing initiatives in these areas, some of which have been described by the third party expert as already delivering 'some spectacular results' such as the return of the red squirrel and the arrival of barn owls following the siting of barn owl nest boxes.”
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Coolmore-linked company fined €100,000 for hedgerow offences
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