Ireland Former Christian Brother (87) charged with 60 child sex abuse offences
Jack Manning, an 87-year-old former Christian Brother, is charged with 60 offences of child sex abuse, including indecent assault, involving six alleged victims. The alleged offences took place in the early to mid-1970s at Westland Row Christian Brothers School, South Cumberland Street, Dublin 2. Manning appeared in Dublin District Court in a wheelchair on a Friday, reported on 22 December 2023, and is to be sent forward for trial on indictment. Judge Fiona Brennan adjourned the case to March 15 for the serving of the book of evidence, and Manning remains on continuing bail, represented by solicitor Donough Molloy of Sheehan and Partners.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Jack Manning, a former Christian Brother, is charged with 60 offences of child sex abuse.
- Manning is 87 years old.
- The charges involve six alleged victims.
- Where
- The alleged offences took place at Westland Row Christian Brothers School, South Cumberland Street, Dublin 2.
- When
- The alleged offences were committed on dates in the early to mid-1970s.
- Charges
- Manning is charged with indecent assault on the alleged victims.
- Manning is to be sent forward for trial on indictment on the 60 charges.
- In court
- Manning appeared in Dublin District Court in a wheelchair on a Friday, reported on 22 December 2023.
- Judge Fiona Brennan adjourned the case to March 15 for the serving of the book of evidence.
- Manning was represented in court by solicitor Donough Molloy of Sheehan and Partners.
- Other details
- Manning is on continuing bail.
- Manning has an address in a Dublin nursing home.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged offences took place at Westland Row Christian Brothers School, South Cumberland Street, Dublin 2. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged offences were committed on dates in the early to mid-1970s. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeJack Manning, a former Christian Brother, is to be sent forward for trial on indictment on 60 charges of child sex abuse in the 1970s. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe charges involve six alleged victims. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeManning is charged with indecent assault on the alleged victims. (irishtimes.com)
- courtManning appeared in Dublin District Court in a wheelchair on a Friday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Fiona Brennan adjourned the case to March 15 for the serving of the book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
- courtManning was represented in court by solicitor Donough Molloy of Sheehan and Partners. (irishtimes.com)
- courtManning is on continuing bail. (irishtimes.com)
- otherManning has an address in a Dublin nursing home. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Dec2023Former Christian Brother (87) appears in court on historical abuse charges
New case not in the existing list. Reports the first court appearance, the 60 charges, the six alleged victims, the Dublin District Court adjournment to March 15 and continuing bail.
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