Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19655Possession of child pornography · Co. Laois · 30 Sep 2020

Man charged over child pornography at Portlaoise District Court

A 25-year-old man was charged with possession of child pornography, an offence alleged to have occurred in Laois on 30 September 2020. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP was seeking to have the case heard in the Circuit Court. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case and said the accused should not be identified at the moment. The latest development is that the judge will revisit the reporting restrictions on 9 November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 25-year-old man was charged with possession of child pornography.
Where
The alleged offence took place in Laois.
When
The alleged offence date is 30 September 2020.
Charges
The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court, accused of possession of child pornography.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP was seeking to have the case heard in the Circuit Court.
  • Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to a later date and said the accused should not be identified at the moment.
  • Judge Cody will revisit the reporting restrictions on 9 November.
Other details
Reporting restrictions prevent the identification of the man. The first report is dated 29 September 2023 in the index and 1 October 2023 in the article text.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offence is alleged to have occurred in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence date is 30 September 2020. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeA man appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of possession of child pornography. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA garda sergeant said the DPP was seeking to have the case heard in the Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to a later date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the accused should not be identified at present. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge will revisit the reporting restrictions on 9 November. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherReporting restrictions prevent the identification of the 25-year-old man. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Sep2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man charged over child pornography

    First report of the court appearance. The accused is not named because of reporting restrictions. The DPP is seeking a Circuit Court hearing, and the case was adjourned to 9 November.

    accused, 25, male