Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 3722Breach of probation conditions (rape, sexual assault) · Co. Dublin

Convicted child rapist allegedly breaches probation conditions, court hears

A convicted child rapist, who pleaded guilty to raping and sexually assaulting two boys, allegedly breached the conditions of his suspended sentence at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin on 25 February 2026. Justice Paul McDermott listed the case for mention on 10 March 2026, noting a 'reasonable degree of urgency'.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeThe man pleaded guilty to raping and sexually assaulting two boys. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was listed for mention before the Central Criminal Court sitting in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtProsecuting counsel David Staunton BL told Mr Justice Paul McDermott the case was being brought for probation re-entry. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJustice McDermott listed the case for mention on 10 March. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceHe was sentenced to a prison term with the final years suspended on strict conditions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe conditions included undergoing counselling and Probation Service supervision for 10 years after release. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherIt may be the case that the defendant has breached the conditions of his release. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCounsel told the court there is a reasonable degree of urgency in the matter. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Feb2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    'Urgency' as convicted child rapist allegedly breached bail conditions

    First report of the probation re-entry hearing; the convicted man is unnamed for legal reasons and the specific breach is not yet detailed.

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