Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9010Child cruelty and sexual assault · Co. Laois

Man (55) accused of child cruelty and sexual assault sent forward for trial, Portlaoise

A 55-year-old man with a Kildare address is accused of child cruelty and sexual assault. The alleged child cruelty covers 2 January 2007 to 2 January 2009, and the alleged sexual assaults, at a location in Laois, cover periods from December 1999 to December 2005. He cannot be named for legal reasons. On 18 June 2026 he appeared at Portlaoise District Court, where the DPP consented to him being sent forward for trial, and he was remanded on bail to appear before Portlaoise Circuit Court on 23 June, the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man aged 55 is accused of child cruelty and sexual assault.
Where
  • The accused has a Kildare address.
  • The sexual assault is alleged to have happened at a location in Laois.
When
  • The child cruelty accusation covers dates between 2 January 2007 and 2 January 2009.
  • The sexual assault accusations cover 22 December 1999 to 21 December 2003 and 22 December 2002 to 21 December 2005.
In court
  • On 18 June 2026 the accused appeared at Portlaoise District Court.
  • The DPP consented to the accused being sent forward for trial to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court.
  • Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving the book of evidence.
  • Judge Catherine Ryan issued an alibi warning.
  • The accused was remanded on bail to appear before Portlaoise Circuit Court on 23 June.
Other details
  • Legal aid was granted to cover a solicitor and two counsel.
  • Reporting restrictions were imposed, and the accused cannot be named for legal reasons.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused faces charges of child cruelty and sexual assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe accused has a Kildare address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe sexual assault is alleged to have happened at a location in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe child cruelty charge covers dates between 2 January 2007 and 2 January 2009. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe sexual assault charges cover periods between December 1999 and December 2005. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Catherine Ryan issued an alibi warning. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail to appear before Portlaoise Circuit Court on 23 June. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted to cover a solicitor and two counsel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherReporting restrictions were imposed in relation to the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man before Laois court accused of child cruelty and sexual assault

    Court appearance at Portlaoise District Court on 18 June 2026. The DPP consented to the accused being sent forward for trial, and he was remanded on bail to Portlaoise Circuit Court on 23 June. Reporting restrictions were imposed and legal aid was granted. No names are given because of legal restrictions.

    accused, 55, male