Galway vet to appeal conviction for possessing unauthorised animal remedy
By Gordon Deegan
A veterinary surgeon who “compromised the horse industry” here when taking possession of unauthorised animal remedies three years ago, is to appeal his conviction.
A Department of Agriculture inspector found the sarcoid cream in the boot of Mac Eoin’s car outside his Galway Equine Clinic, Kilcolgan on May 8, 2018.
Court appeal
At Gort District Court, Judge Durcan also ordered Mac Eoin – who works exclusively with horses – to pay Department of Agriculture costs of €5,000 in the case.
MacEoin pleaded guilty to the possession charge concerning the sarcoid cream and at Ennis District Court on Wednesday (February 3), solicitor Colm Mac Eoin gave formal notice that the sanction handed down by Judge Durcan is going to be appealed to the circuit court.