High court challenge brought by man seeking return of puppy 

The man was admitted as an involuntary patient at a psychiatric facility, and the dog was taken away by gardaí.

The court was told the confiscated dog had been rehomed by the DSPCA.

A man has brought a High Court challenge against the Garda Commissioner aimed at getting his puppy back.

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, suffers from a mental disorder.