Ireland Case No. 12489Indecent assault · Co. Laois
89-year-old man to face trial over alleged indecent assaults on boys in Laois
An 89-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Portlaoise District Court accused of 44 counts of indecent assault on boys in Laois between 1978 and 1989. He was remanded on bail to the Portlaoise Circuit Court sittings on 28 October.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court6 Oct
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatThe accused faces 44 counts of indecent assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe alleged victims were boys. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged offences took place at a location in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged offences took place between 1978 and 1989. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeAmendments were applied for to six of the charge sheets. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward to the Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused was brought before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused was remanded on bail to the Circuit Court sittings on 28 October. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherLegal aid was granted. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherReporting restrictions were imposed. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Oct2025Elderly man accused of indecent assaults on boys in Laois
Court appearance at Portlaoise District Court. The DPP consented to the accused being sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court, legal aid was granted, reporting restrictions were imposed, and charge sheets were amended.
accused, 89, malevictim, male