Tipperary farmer brings legal challenge over level 5 pheasant-shooting ban

John Flannery believes that information on the Garda website contains a misleading and false statement regarding the true legal position of so-called 'rough shooting' during lockdown.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2020 - 17:09

Ann O’Loughlin

A Tipperary farmer has mounted a legal challenge aimed at preventing gun club members from being prosecuted for shooting game during the level 5 Covid-19 restrictions.

The action, which the High Court was told is a test action, has been brought against the Garda Commissioner and the State by John Flannery, Mill Rd, Newtown, Nenagh, Co Tipperary.