Ireland Former Fine Gael councillor sent forward for trial on trafficking and child abuse image charges
Dr Bill Tormey, a 73-year-old man of Glasnevin, Dublin 11, a former Fine Gael councillor, is alleged to have knowingly facilitated the entry into the State of a person who was an illegal immigrant or intended to seek asylum at Terminal 1, Dublin Airport, on 4 August 2021. He is also alleged to have knowingly possessed seven images of child pornography at his home address on 6 June 2022. A book of evidence was served on him at Dublin District Court in December 2024, the DPP consented to his being sent forward for trial, and he was remanded on €400 bail with conditions including surrender of his passport. He has yet to enter a plea, and the latest development is that Judge Kelly ordered him to appear before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 14 February.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged13 Dec
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- He is alleged to have knowingly facilitated the entry into the State of a person who was an illegal immigrant or intended to seek asylum.
- He is alleged to have knowingly possessed seven images of child pornography at his home address.
- Other details
- Dr Bill Tormey is a 73-year-old man of Glasnevin, Dublin 11.
- He has yet to enter a plea.
- He served as a Fine Gael member of Dublin City Council from 2004 to 2014.
- Where
- The first alleged offence took place at Terminal 1, Dublin Airport.
- When
- The first alleged offence occurred on 4 August 2021.
- The second alleged offence occurred on 6 June 2022.
- Investigation
- The prosecution follows an investigation by the Garda National Immigration Bureau.
- Charges
- The first charge is contrary to section 2 of the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act, 2000.
- The second charge is under Section 6(1) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act, 1998.
- In court
- A book of evidence was served at Dublin District Court and the DPP consented to his being sent forward for trial.
- He was remanded on €400 bail with conditions including surrender of his passport and no contact with witnesses.
- Judge Kelly ordered him to appear before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 14 February.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHe is alleged to have knowingly facilitated the entry into the State of a person who was an illegal immigrant or intended to seek asylum. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe is alleged to have knowingly possessed seven images of child pornography at his home address on 6 June 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe first offence took place at Terminal 1, Dublin Airport. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe first offence is alleged to have occurred on 4 August 2021. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe prosecution follows an investigation by the Garda National Immigration Bureau. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe first charge is contrary to section 2 of the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act, 2000. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe second charge is under Section 6(1) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act, 1998. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward for trial. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Kelly ordered him to appear before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 14 February. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe was remanded on €400 bail. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe has yet to enter a plea. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe surrendered his passport. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe served as a Fine Gael member of Dublin City Council from 2004 to 2014. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Dec2024Bill Tormey, ex-Fine Gael councillor, charged with human trafficking, possession of child abuse images
Book of evidence served at Dublin District Court; DPP consented to trial; remanded on €400 bail with conditions including surrender of passport and no contact with witnesses.
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