Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 16637Rape · Co. Dublin

Man bailed on rape charge, directed to trial in Dublin

A man in his 30s was charged with raping a female colleague at an apartment on Dublin's north side last year. He appeared before Judge Derek Cooney at Dublin District Court on 30 October 2026, where he made no reply to the single count of rape. The DPP directed trial and indictment in the Central Criminal Court. Bail of €5,000 was granted with no objection, on the condition that the accused have no contact with the victim outside work, as the pair work in the same building. A book of evidence is still to be served.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man in his 30s is accused of raping a female colleague.
Where
The alleged rape took place at an apartment on Dublin's north side.
When
The alleged rape took place on a date last year.
Charges
Gardaí were instructed by the DPP to charge the accused with a single count of rape.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Judge Derek Cooney at Dublin District Court on 30 October 2026 and made no reply to the charge.
  • The DPP directed trial and indictment in the Central Criminal Court.
Sentence
Bail of €5,000 with conditions was granted with no objection.
Other details
  • The accused was ordered to have no contact with the victim outside work, as the pair work in the same building.
  • A book of evidence is still to be served.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man accused of raping a female colleague was ordered to have no contact with her outside work. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe alleged rape took place at an apartment on the city's north side. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe alleged rape took place on a date last year. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeGardaí were instructed by the DPP to charge the accused with a single count of rape. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe accused made no reply when the charge was put to him. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge Derek Cooney at Dublin District Court on a Friday. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has directed trial and indictment in the Central Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBail of €5,000 with conditions was granted with no objection. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe pair work together in the same building. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Oct2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Man accused of raping colleague told to avoid her at work as court grants bail

    Reports the accused's first court appearance on the rape charge and bail conditions; the DPP has directed trial in the Central Criminal Court and a book of evidence is still to be served.

    accused, 30s, malevictim, female