Prosecutions under the Animal Remedies Legislation
Since 1996, a total of 291 people have been convicted of offences under animal remedies legislation, with 75 people receiving custodial sentences (49 suspended) and fines totaling almost €0.95m imposed. During 2015, the Courts convicted 3 people, with 1 person receiving a custodial sentence and fines totaling €48,500 were imposed for offences relating to infringements in relation to veterinary medicines.
Further information on residue surveillance and associated matters can be obtained from Veterinary Medicines Division, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Floor 1, Block B, Administration Building, Backweston, Youngs Cross, Celbridge, Co. Kildare (01) 5058662 /5058659 / 5058669.