Catherine O’Brien's judicial review of animal welfare conviction set for July

The proceedings relate to her conviction, in her absence, on more than 30 counts of animal welfare breaches

Catherine O'Brien (pictured) was convicted in her absence in June 2021. Ms O’Brien initiated legal proceedings in July 2021. Picture: The Irish Mail on Sunday

A judicial review being taken by Cork woman Catherine O’Brien arising out of her conviction in her absence for animal welfare breaches will be heard next year.

At the High Court in Dublin on Tuesday, Mr Justice Charles Meenan set July 20 next year as the hearing date for the judicial review.