Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3671Child sexual abuse material (possession, creation, distribution), covert filming · Co. Galway

High Court cancels nursing registration of Francisco Javier Valverde Mateo convicted of filming child in changing room

The High Court cancelled the nursing registration of Francisco Javier Valverde Mateo, 39, who was convicted in May 2025 of covertly filming a child in a leisure centre changing room and possessing 3,999 images and 1,163 videos of child sexual abuse material. Judge David Barniville confirmed the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland's decision, finding the offences rendered him permanently unfit to practise nursing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatHe was convicted after pleading guilty to offences related to covert filming and possession of 3,999 images and 1,163 videos of child sexual abuse material. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereHe is formerly of Ashfield Road, Greenfields, Newcastle, Galway. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceHe was jailed at Galway Circuit Court for 2½ years, with the final year suspended. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHe remains in custody. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHis registration was initially suspended in June 2025 after the board became aware of his conviction. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe board considered cancelling his registration at a meeting in January 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe board found the offences rendered him permanently unfit to continue practising nursing in the State. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Mar2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    High Court cancels registration of nurse convicted of secretly filming child in changing room

    High Court hearing cancelling the convicted nurse's registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, following his May 2025 conviction at Galway Circuit Court.

    convicted, Francisco Javier Valverde Mateo, 39, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Francisco Javier Valverde Mateovictim