Ireland Man charged over child pornography and attempting to meet a child, sent for trial in Kilkenny
Paul O'Dwyer, a man formerly of County Kilkenny, was charged with possession of child pornography, attempting to communicate with a child using information technology, and attempting to meet a child. The charges were heard at the local district court on a Monday, reported on 10 April 2024, when he was sent forward for trial. He now lives in Portugal. The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the matter go to the Kilkenny Circuit Court at its next sittings, due to begin on 23 April, and he was granted bail on a €5,000 bond with conditions that include being contactable by gardaí at all times and residing at a designated address in Portugal.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court10 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Paul O'Dwyer is charged with possession of child pornography under Section 6 of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act.
- Paul O'Dwyer is charged with using information technology to attempt to communicate with a child.
- Paul O'Dwyer is charged with attempting to meet a child.
- Where
- Paul O'Dwyer previously had an address in County Kilkenny and now lives in Portugal.
- When
- The case was heard at the local district court on a Monday and reported by Kilkenny People on 10 April 2024.
- In court
- The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the matter be sent forward for trial at the next sittings of the Kilkenny Circuit Court, due to begin on 23 April.
- Judge Geraldine Carthy delivered the usual alibi warning and approved legal aid for one junior counsel.
- Paul O'Dwyer was sent forward for trial on three charges, with continuing bail conditions and his own bond of €5,000.
- Paul O'Dwyer was excused from appearing in court on 23 April.
- Other details
- Bail conditions require that Paul O'Dwyer be contactable by gardaí at all times and reside at a designated address in Portugal.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whereO'Dwyer previously had an address in County Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe case was heard at the local district court on a Monday. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeO'Dwyer is charged with possession of child pornography under Section 6 of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeO'Dwyer is charged with using information technology to attempt to communicate with a child. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeO'Dwyer is charged with attempting to meet a child. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the matter be sent forward for trial at the next sittings of the circuit court, which were due to begin on April 23. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtO'Dwyer was sent to Kilkenny Circuit Court to face trial on three charges. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtJudge Geraldine Carthy delivered the usual alibi warning and approved legal aid for one junior counsel. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtO'Dwyer was sent forward for trial on continuing bail conditions and his own bond of €5,000, including that he be contactable by gardaí at all times and reside at a designated address in Portugal. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtO'Dwyer was excused from appearing in court on April 23. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherO'Dwyer now lives at an address in Portugal. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Apr2024Man charged under Child Trafficking and Pornography Act at Kilkenny Court
Reports the District Court appearance and sending forward for trial of Paul O'Dwyer, who now lives in Portugal, along with his bail conditions and the circuit court trial date.
accused, Paul O'Dwyer, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paul O'Dwyer