Ireland Man and woman accused of producing child pornography in Laois
A 58-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman, both with Laois addresses, are accused of knowingly producing child pornography on a mobile phone through WhatsApp between April 18, 2023 and May 10, 2023, with each facing 20 counts. Garda Lisa Murray served books of evidence on both at Portlaoise District Court, and the DPP directed that the man's case go forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court. The man was granted bail on the same conditions as in the District Court and legal aid, and a solicitor confirmed the woman's case was linked to his. Judge Andrews sent the woman's case forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court, which begin on October 29, and the court imposed reporting restrictions preventing the accused from being identified.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court9 Oct
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man (58) and a woman (56) are accused of knowingly producing child pornography.
- Each accused faces 20 counts, with the material allegedly produced on a mobile phone through WhatsApp.
- Where
- Both accused have Laois addresses and are accused of committing the offences in Laois.
- When
- The offences are alleged to have occurred on dates between April 18, 2023 and May 10, 2023.
- Investigation
- Garda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on the man at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
- Garda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on the woman at the same sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
- In court
- Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP directed that the man's case be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on October 29.
- Bail was set for the man on the same conditions as in the District Court, and legal aid was granted.
- A solicitor confirmed the woman's case is linked to the man's case.
- Judge Andrews sent the woman's case forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court.
- The court imposed reporting restrictions preventing the accused from being identified.
- Other details
- The case was reported by Offaly Express on 9 October 2024.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whereBoth accused have Laois addresses and are accused of committing the offences in Laois. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe offences are alleged to have occurred on dates between April 18, 2023 and May 10, 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGarda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on the man at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGarda Murray served a book of evidence on the woman at the sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe man and woman are each accused of 20 counts of knowingly producing child pornography. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that the man's case be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on October 29. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtBail was set for the man with the same conditions as in the District Court, and legal aid was granted. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtA solicitor confirmed the woman's case was linked to the man's case. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrews sent the woman's case forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe court imposed reporting restrictions preventing the accused from being identified. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 9 Oct2024Man and woman in court accused of producing child pornography in the Midlands
Reports the book of evidence, the DPP's direction to send both cases forward, bail conditions, legal aid, reporting restrictions, and that the woman's case is linked to the man's.
accused, 58, maleaccused, 56, female