Ireland Convicted sex offender accused of sexually assaulting two girls in County Kildare
A man in his 60s, who is serving a custodial sentence for a separate sexual offence, has been accused of sexually assaulting two girls in County Kildare over a number of years. One alleged victim is now an adult and the other is still a juvenile, and the alleged abuse came to light when one girl's father noticed a change in her behaviour and she later told him. The accusations were heard at Naas District Court before Judge Desmond Zaidan on Thursday, 3 October 2024, when reporting restrictions were imposed. The case was adjourned to a later date to allow gardaí to present a book of evidence, and no new court date has been reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court16 Oct
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 60s, who is a convicted sex offender, has been accused of sexually assaulting two girls in County Kildare over a number of years.
- A garda said the accused allegedly touched the girls inappropriately, both under and over the clothing.
- Where
- The accusations were heard at Naas District Court before Judge Desmond Zaidan.
- When
- The hearing took place on Thursday, 3 October 2024.
- Other details
- The article text gives a publication date of 17 October 2024, while the tracker lists 16 October 2024.
- One alleged victim is now an adult and the other is still a juvenile.
- The accused pleaded guilty to the separate sexual offence.
- The defending solicitor said the accused was recently diagnosed with a serious illness and is due to receive treatment soon.
- Cause
- The alleged abuse came to light when the father of one girl noticed a change in her behaviour and she later told him about it.
- In court
- The judge imposed reporting restrictions because the alleged victims could be identified if the accused were named.
- The case was adjourned to a later date to allow gardaí to present a book of evidence.
- Sentence
- The accused is serving a custodial sentence for a separate sexual offence against another person and is not due for release until 2031.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused, who is in his 60s, allegedly touched the girls inappropriately, over and under their clothing. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe accusations were heard at Naas District Court before Judge Desmond Zaidan. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe hearing took place on Thursday, October 3. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeA man has been accused of sexually assaulting two girls in County Kildare over a number of years. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was adjourned to a later date to allow gardaí to present a book of evidence. (kildarenow.com)
- otherOne alleged victim is now an adult and the other is still a juvenile. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe alleged abuse came to light when the father of one girl noticed a change in her behaviour and she later told him about it. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe judge imposed reporting restrictions because the alleged victims could be identified if the accused were named. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe accused is serving a custodial sentence for a separate sexual offence against another person and is not due for release until 2031. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe accused pleaded guilty to the separate sexual offence. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defending solicitor said the accused was recently diagnosed with a serious illness and is due to receive treatment soon. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Oct2024Convicted sex offender accused of sexually assaulting two girls in County Kildare
First report of this case: the Naas District Court hearing, the reporting restrictions, the accused's existing sentence and the adjournment.
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