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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9671Sexual assault · Co. Louth · 12 Sep 2019

Former healthcare worker jailed for sexual assault of hospital patient in Drogheda

A male patient at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, Co Louth, was sexually assaulted in the early hours of 12 September 2019 by Raymond Marmion (54), a former healthcare assistant. The patient made a complaint to gardaí. Marmion was found guilty by a jury after a trial earlier in 2026 and maintained his innocence. On the Friday before 7 May 2026, he was jailed for two years and nine months at Drogheda Circuit Court with no part of the sentence suspended, as reported on 7 May 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced7 May
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The defendant was stroking the patient's genitals while holding a pen light.
Where
The assault took place at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, Co Louth.
When
The assault happened in the early hours of 12 September 2019.
Other details
  • The victim was a male patient who was asleep when the assault began.
  • The suspect, Raymond Marmion, is a 54-year-old man and a former healthcare assistant.
  • The judge described the breach of trust between a sleeping patient and a healthcare assistant as the most aggravating factor.
Investigation
The patient made a complaint to gardaí.
In court
  • A jury found the defendant guilty after a trial earlier in 2026.
  • The defendant did not accept the verdict and maintained his innocence.
Sentence
The defendant was jailed for two years and nine months at Drogheda Circuit Court, with no part suspended.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant was stroking the patient's genitals while holding a pen light. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened in the early hours of 12 September 2019. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe patient made a complaint to gardaí. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was found guilty by a jury following a trial earlier in 2026. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was jailed for two years and nine months at Drogheda Circuit Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said she was not suspending any part of the sentence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant did not accept the jury's verdict and maintained his innocence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe judge described the breach of trust between a sleeping patient and a healthcare assistant as the most aggravating factor. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 May2026
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Louth healthcare worker jailed for sexual assault of hospital patient

    Reports the sentencing of Raymond Marmion, who was jailed for two years and nine months after a jury found him guilty. The judge cited the breach of trust between a sleeping patient and a healthcare assistant as the most aggravating factor.

    convicted, Raymond Marmion, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)Raymond Marmionvictim, male