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A MAN IS facing legal proceedings accused of causing a nuisance in his community by feeding wild pigeons at his home in Dublin.
The feral birds have flocked to a rooftop on the north-side’s Manor Street and have taken up residency.
But their droppings on the footpaths and beside homes in Stoneybatter led to locals making complaints.
As a result, Dublin City Council erected a number of signs in the area which state: “Do Not Feed Pigeons Or Other Birds By Order.”
They have now initiated legal proceedings against a local resident.
William Garnermann is facing a civil action brought by the council and appeared at Dublin District Court today when he took a hearing date.
He is accused of causing a nuisance by feeding feral pigeons at his home and its environs, on Manor Street, in Stoneybatter, Dublin 7. It is also alleged by feeding the wild birds he is encouraging the keeping of them at his home address.
The case has been taken under the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Acts and was summonsed to court by the council.
Judge Anthony Halpin noted the council sought a date for a hearing and there will be three witnesses.
Garnermann did not address the court but his barrister said the case could last about two hours.
Judge Halpin ordered that the hearing will take place on January 14 next.
Obtaining a hearing date is an indication that the case will be contested by the defendant.
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Keep it up! You’re doing fantastic fair play to you x
Keep up the good work Murph. You are my daughters favourite Operation Transformation leader.
Oh murph…… Can I, eh, have your autograph….. It’s….. Eh….. For my ‘daughter’. Thanks. Oh….. And any chance of a selfie too… Yeah my, eh, ‘daughter’ would love that…. And a hug?
Well done I recently joined slimming world and I’m down 1.7 stone so I know how he feels well done again
Great work, keep it up. Love hearing your story
Seriously.
Who cares?
It’s good to see people sorting themselves out but why do we commend people for eating properly and exercising. Instead we should be harder on those that don’t.
Arseh*le
well said Oran and Uncle.. people dont like to hear the obvious, soon we will hear well done for getting out of bed.. The 6.20am here, and I am having breakfast, then off to gym.. Wheres my gold star??
I care – because (I) I’ve enough empathy to want people (whether I know them or not to be happy) (2) every less obese person is less strain on the health system and (3) it is unusual for someone once they put the weight off to keep it off, so anyone inspiring others to do the same benefits us all.
Fair play murph.
Last year we had gay marriage. This year we have fat people losing weight. I can’t wait for 2017 !
I know what that fella eats for breakfast.
f******* sick of this operation transformation shite……………..its their own fault they end up obese in the first place
Good man keep up the good work
The meals look really tasty actually! I need some variety with my food! I always just end up making a stirfry when I’m trying to eat well which I get bored off and that’s when I end up having a bit of a pig-out! I follow the Bodycoach on Facebook and Instagram and he often posts meal ideas that look quick and tasty .. I have yet to try them out though.
That picture reminds me of the movie stuck on you
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