Former vet fined €30k over unauthorised possession of animal medicines

A FORMER vet has been fined €30,000 after he pleaded guilty to possessing a range of animal medicines without authorisation.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2011 - 01:00

Simon O’Duffy

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food brought 26 charges against Laurence Greene, aged 72, from Ivy Nook, Roscrea, Co Tipperary, following a search of his home on November 26, 2008.

He pleaded guilty at Nenagh District Court to six charges under the 1993 Animal Remedies Act.

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Courts Place: Ivy Nook Place: Roscrea, Co Tipperary Person: Laurence Greene Person: Brian Kilgallen Person: Propan B Person: Greene Person: Kilgallen Person: Donnchadh McCarthy Person: Mary Martin Person: John Peart Person: Martin Organisation: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Organisation: Nenagh District Court Organisation: Irish Medicines Board Organisation: Irish Veterinary Council

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