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Damages for man whose horse was destroyed by council
Summary
In a High Court case, Mr Edward McDonagh was awarded €2,000 in damages after Galway County Council destroyed his stallion, "Chief of Colours," in April 2018. The council had seized the horse on 11 February 2018, claiming it was wandering on Headford Road, and destroyed it on 13 April 2018 after Mr McDonagh refused to pay a €3,000 impounding and veterinary fee. Mr McDonagh contested the council's actions, arguing the fee was unlawful and that the council had acted beyond its statutory powers. The judge ruled that the council's destruction of the horse was unlawful, that the €3,000 demand was impaired by an unlawful €589 administration fee, and that Mr McDonagh was entitled to damages. The court awarded €2,000, noting the horse's value was modest and that the council's actions violated statutory requirements and property rights.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Damages for man whose horse was destroyed by council. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- February 11, 2018 Other
- April 13th 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-11-01 Publication
Why: Mr McDonagh, a settled Traveller and father-of-eight, of Bothar an Coiste, Headford Road, Galway, said he intended to use the horse for breeding purposes because of its pedigree. CNI source report
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