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Case No. 14313Sexual exploitation of a child and sexual assault · Co. Laois

Man (53) sent forward for trial on child sexual exploitation and sexual assault charges

A man aged 53, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been accused of sexual exploitation of a child and sexual assault in Laois, with the alleged offences dated between June 1, 2023 and February 20, 2024. Reporting restrictions were imposed in January and will continue. Garda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on him at Portlaoise District Court, where the DPP consented to his trial and he was sent forward. He was remanded on bail to the Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting on June 18, with 14 counts in the book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man aged 53 is accused of sexual exploitation of a child and sexual assault against a child.
Where
The alleged offences are said to have occurred in Laois.
When
  • The alleged sexual exploitation of a child is dated between January 10 and February 20, 2024, including on February 17, 2024.
  • The alleged offence of causing a child to watch sexual activity is dated between January 7 and February 20, 2024.
  • The eleven alleged counts of sexual assault are dated between June 1, 2023 and February 17, 2024.
Charges
  • The man has been sent forward for trial on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and sexual assault.
  • The book of evidence contains 14 counts.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise District Court.
In court
  • The DPP consented to the accused being sent forward for trial.
  • The case was sent forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting on June 18.
  • The man was remanded on bail.
Other details
  • The man is on social welfare, and his counsel asked for legal aid.
  • Reporting restrictions were imposed in January and will continue.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences are alleged to have occurred in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe sexual exploitation of a child is alleged to have occurred between January 10, 2024 and February 20, 2024, and on February 17, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeA man has been sent forward for trial on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and sexual assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of causing a child to watch sexual activity on a date between January 7, 2024 and February 20, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of eleven counts of sexual assault on dates between June 1, 2023 and February 17, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThere are 14 counts in the book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward for trial. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was sent forward to the Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting on June 18. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant was remanded on bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was on social welfare, and his counsel asked for legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherReporting restrictions were imposed in the case in January and will continue. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Mar2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of sexual assault and sexual exploition of a child

    Reports the District Court hearing where the book of evidence was served, the DPP consented to trial, and the accused was remanded on bail to the Circuit Court sitting on June 18, with 14 counts in the book.

    accused, 53, malevictim