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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18410Child sexual offences · Co. Limerick

Limerick man pleads guilty to child sexual offences

A man in his 30s from Limerick City is charged with five child sexual offences, including possessing, producing and distributing child pornography, committed at an address in Limerick City on or before 31 December 2020. On 22 January 2024 he appeared at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on a signed plea from Limerick District Court and pleaded guilty to all five charges. The case was reported on 4 February 2024, when he was remanded in custody for sentence, and a probation report is to be made available before sentencing. The latest development is that a sentencing evidence hearing is set for 11 April.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted4 Feb
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man pleaded guilty to five child sexual offences.
Where
The offences were committed at an address in Limerick City.
When
The offences were committed on or before 31 December 2020, and no exact date is given.
Charges
The five charges include possessing, producing and distributing child pornography, communicating via information and communication technology to facilitate the sexual exploitation of a child under 17, and engaging in a sexual act with a child under 15.
In court
  • The man appeared at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on Monday, 22 January, on a signed plea from Limerick District Court.
  • The man cannot be identified under a court order.
  • A probation report is to be made available before sentencing.
Sentence
The man was remanded in custody for sentence.
Investigation
A sentencing evidence hearing is set for 11 April.
Other details
  • The man is on remand in the Midlands Prison.
  • The man is described as aged in his 30s, and no nationality or name is given.
  • The case was reported by Limerick Post on 4 February 2024.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man pleaded guilty to a string of child sexual offences. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe offences were committed at an address in Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe offences were committed on or before New Year's Eve 2020. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to five charges, including possessing, producing and distributing child pornography. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court on Monday, 22 January, on a signed plea from Limerick District Court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtA probation report is to be made available before sentencing. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtA sentencing evidence hearing is set for 11 April. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceThe man was remanded in custody for sentence. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe man is on remand in the Midlands Prison. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Feb2024
    Convictedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Limerick man admits string of child sex offences before court

    Court report on the guilty plea and remand for sentence. The offences were committed on or before 31 December 2020, so no exact incident date is given.

    convicted, 30s, male