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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 6511Possession and distribution of child pornography · Co. Dublin

High Court cancels registration of GP sentenced for possessing child images

Ronan Keogan, a Dublin GP, was charged with possessing and distributing sexually explicit images of children, including three photographs of two underage girls. The distribution offence was alleged to have taken place on March 26th, 2017, at an unknown location within the State, and the possession offence on May 15th, 2017, at an address in Templeogue, Dublin. The council first brought the matter before the High Court in 2017, when Keogan gave undertakings to treat only adults. He later pleaded guilty before the Circuit Criminal Court to one count of knowingly distributing child pornography and one count of possessing three such images, and in May 2023 he received a one-year suspended sentence. The High Court has now confirmed the Medical Council's decision to cancel his registration, as reported on February 19th, 2024.

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  6. Sentenced19 Feb
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Key facts

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What happened
Ronan Keogan, a Dublin GP, pleaded guilty before the Circuit Criminal Court to knowingly distributing child pornography.
Other details
  • The charges related to a text conversation between Keogan and a woman and to three photographs of two underage girls, which appear to have been taken by the girls themselves.
  • Keogan initially denied the allegations before later pleading guilty to two counts.
  • The council considered public safety and the integrity of the regulatory process.
  • Counsel said the GP had shown very little insight or remorse.
Where
  • The distribution offence took place at an unknown location within the State on March 26th, 2017.
  • The possession offence took place at an address in Templeogue, Dublin, on May 15th, 2017.
Charges
He also pleaded guilty to one count of possessing three child pornography images.
Investigation
The council first brought the matter before the High Court in 2017, when Keogan gave undertakings to treat only adults.
Sentence
  • Keogan was given a one-year suspended sentence in May 2023.
  • Keogan was suspended for two years pending an inquiry by the fitness to practise committee.
In court
  • The High Court president confirmed the Medical Council's decision to cancel the GP's registration.
  • The judge said he was satisfied the council's decision was appropriate in the circumstances.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKeogan pleaded guilty to one count of knowingly distributing child pornography. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe possession offence took place at an address in Templeogue, Dublin, on May 15th, 2017. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe distribution offence took place on March 26th, 2017. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe council first brought the matter before the High Court in 2017, when Keogan gave undertakings to treat only adults. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe also pleaded guilty to possessing three child pornography images. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe High Court president confirmed the Medical Council's decision to cancel the GP's registration. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said he was satisfied the council's decision was appropriate in the circumstances. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceKeogan was given a one-year suspended sentence last May. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe doctor initially denied the allegations but later pleaded guilty to two counts. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe council considered public safety and the integrity of the regulatory process. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherCounsel said the GP had shown very little insight or remorse. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherKeogan was suspended for two years pending an inquiry by the fitness to practise committee. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Feb2024
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    High Court cancels registration of GP sentenced for possessing sexually explicit child images

    Reports the High Court's confirmation of the Medical Council's cancellation of the GP's registration, following his earlier guilty pleas and one-year suspended sentence.

    convicted, Ronan Keogan, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ronan Keogan