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The High Court refused an application by the operator of a dog kennels seeking leave to judicially review a Circuit Court order which had affirmed a conviction for operating an unregistered dog breeding establishment. The court held that the application was out of time and the applicant had neither sought nor provided any evidential basis for an extension. While a technical, arguable point about the form of the summons to the District Court was identified, the failure to address time limits was fatal to the application. Other complaints—about closure notices, alleged unfair procedures, and reputational damage—were found to be misconceived, irrelevant, or not justiciable in judicial review proceedings. The court also noted the inefficiency and confusion caused by the applicant's scattergun approach and lack of legal representation.
leave to apply for judicial review – extension of time – dog breeding establishment – unregistered premises – summons defect – closure notice – Circuit Court appeal – District Court prosecution – Dog Breeding Establishment Act 2010 – Courts (No. 3) Act 1986 – Rules of the Superior Courts (RSC) – fair procedures – alternative remedies – statutory interpretation – self-represented litigant
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