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. 2989Production and possession of child sexual abuse material · Co. Dublin

Dublin teen granted bail with internet ban over CSAM charges

A 17-year-old Dublin boy was charged with 17 offences of production and possession of child sexual abuse material featuring children as young as two, and was granted bail with conditions including an internet ban at Dublin Children's Court on 29 May 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe seized material included 65 sexual images, 44 sexual videos, 222 child exposure images, 60 child exposure videos, and one anime image. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe material featured abuse of children, some as young as two years old. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMany of the images and videos were self-generated or screen recordings. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAnalysis found a large volume of messages between the boy and a 12-year-old girl. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe boy spoke of having child pornography saved on separate devices and clearing his phone regularly to avoid detection. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe self-generated pictures were of the accused and the screen recordings featured young females sourced online. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe offences are dated to October 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested following an investigation by a Garda Divisional Protective Service Unit in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationHis home was searched and electronic devices were seized, eight of which returned positive for CSAM. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationIn a separate investigation, electronic devices were submitted to the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe boy was charged with 17 offences involving 392 images and videos. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe charges comprised eight counts of production and nine charges of possessing CSAM. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe appeared at Dublin Children's Court on Friday, 29 May 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP recommends the case be sent to the Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe will appear again in June to schedule a preliminary hearing to determine his trial venue. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceBail conditions include restricting him from possessing devices with internet access, attending counselling, and a curfew. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe boy had no prior criminal convictions or warrant history. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe boy stated he has been on the dark web and referenced people paying a lot of money for child pornography and rape services. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe detective described the boy as a danger to young females and actively seeking out vulnerable young girls. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA safety plan was put in place by Tusla stating his parents would not allow him to go online unsupervised. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 May2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Internet ban for Irish teen charged with CSAM featuring children as young as two

    Bail hearing at Dublin Children's Court; boy granted bail with conditions including no internet access, counselling and curfew; DPP recommends Circuit Court as trial venue; he will appear again in June for a preliminary hearing.

    accused, 17, male, Irish, irishvictim, 12, female