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Case No. 2746Possession of child abuse images, facilitating entry of illegal immigrant · Co. Dublin · 6 Jun 2022

Former Fine Gael councillor Bill Tormey charged over child abuse images and illegal immigrant facilitation

Dr Bill Tormey, 73, a former Fine Gael councillor and media commentator, was sent forward for trial at Dublin District Court on 13 December 2024 on charges of possessing seven images of child pornography and facilitating the entry of an illegal immigrant into the State. He was remanded on €400 bail with conditions including passport surrender and no contact with witnesses, and is due at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 14 February.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatBill Tormey is 73 years old and lives at Glasnevin Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 11. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe is a former Fine Gael councillor and prominent media commentator on health issues. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged facilitation of the illegal immigrant happened on 4 August 2021 at Terminal 1, Dublin Airport. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe prosecution follows an investigation by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe facilitation offence is contrary to section two of the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act, 2000. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with knowingly possessing seven images of child pornography at his home address on 6 June 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe child pornography charge is under Section 6(1) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act, 1998. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe has yet to enter a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has authorised trial on indictment. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe appeared at Dublin District Court on 13 December 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Treasa Kelly told him he must appear again on 14 February at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on €400 bail. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe must have no contact, directly or indirectly including via social media, with any witnesses. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe must notify the prosecution within 14 days if he intends to use an alibi in his defence. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Dec2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Ex FG councillor charged over alleged possession of child abuse images

    First court appearance; book of evidence served; DPP authorised trial on indictment; remanded on €400 bail with conditions including passport surrender, no contact with witnesses, and alibi notice within 14 days; trial set for 14 February at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

    accused, Bill Tormey, 73, male, named, irish (judged from name)Bill Tormey