Thursday 29 October 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. 11110Possession of child pornography · Co. Kildare

Man before Laois court accused of possessing child pornography

A man aged 51 with a Kildare address is accused of possessing child pornography in Kildare on a date between 14 January and 11 February 2019. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP had directed that the case proceed on indictment and a book of evidence was needed. At the request of his solicitor, Josephine Fitzpatrick, reporting restrictions were imposed by Judge Susan Fay, who adjourned the case to 19 March for service of a book of evidence. The latest development is that adjournment, and the man cannot be named for legal reasons.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The man is accused of possession of child pornography.
Where
The alleged offence took place in Kildare.
When
The alleged offence is dated to a date between 14 January and 11 February 2019.
Other details
  • The man is 51 and has a Kildare address.
  • The man cannot be named for legal reasons.
  • Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick requested reporting restrictions.
In court
  • The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on 6 February 2026.
  • The DPP directed that the case proceed on indictment.
  • Judge Susan Fay imposed reporting restrictions.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 19 March for service of a book of evidence.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said a book of evidence would be needed.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place in Kildare. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence is dated to a period between 14 January and 11 February 2019. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man is accused of possession of child pornography. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case proceed on indictment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 19 March for service of a book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man is 51 and has a Kildare address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherReporting restrictions were imposed at the request of the solicitor. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 6 Feb2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man before Laois court accused of possessing child pornography

    Original report of a court appearance. The alleged offence is dated to a range between 14 January and 11 February 2019 rather than a single date. The DPP directed the case proceed on indictment, reporting restrictions were imposed, and the case was adjourned to 19 March for service of a book of evidence.

    accused, 51, male