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Case No. 15730Possession of child pornography · Co. Clare · 18 Sep 2022

Clare man returned for trial over child pornography possession

A 38-year-old Clare man is charged with unlawful possession of 36 videos and 77 images of child pornography, with the alleged offence taking place at his Clare home on 18 September 2022. At Ennis District Court, a garda gave evidence of serving the Book of Evidence, and Judge Alec Gabbett returned the man for trial, as reported by the Clare Echo on 20 October 2024. The latest development is that he was remanded on existing bail terms to the current sittings of Ennis Circuit Court, where legal aid was granted for a solicitor and a barrister to represent him.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 38-year-old Clare man is charged with unlawful possession of child pornography.
Charges
The man is charged with possessing 36 videos and 77 images of child pornography.
Where
  • The alleged offence took place at the man's home in Clare.
  • The man was returned for trial at Ennis District Court.
When
The alleged offence is dated to 18 September 2022.
Investigation
Garda Emmet Roche gave evidence of serving the Book of Evidence in the case.
In court
  • Judge Alec Gabbett returned the man for trial to the current sittings of Ennis Circuit Court.
  • The judge remanded the man on existing bail terms, which still apply.
Other details
Legal aid was granted for a solicitor and a barrister to represent the man in the circuit court.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 38-year-old Clare man was returned for trial over unlawful possession of child pornography. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe man was returned for trial at Ennis District Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at the man's Clare home. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 18 September 2022. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationA garda gave evidence of serving the Book of Evidence in the case. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe man is charged with possessing 36 videos and 77 images of child pornography. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the accused on existing bail terms to the current sessions of Ennis Circuit Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted for the solicitor and a barrister to represent the accused in the circuit court. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherExisting bail terms still apply to the man. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Oct2024
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Clare man returned for trial for unlawful possession of child porn - Clare Echo

    Ennis District Court returned the man for trial to the current sittings of Ennis Circuit Court, after a Book of Evidence was served. Legal aid was granted to his solicitor and a barrister for the circuit court.

    accused, 38, male