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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14993Assault and ill-treatment of children · Co. Kildare

Man charged with assaulting and ill-treating his three children appears in Naas court

A man is alleged to have physically assaulted, ill-treated and neglected his three children, and to have abandoned them, at home in County Kildare between October 2012 and September 2021. When charged, he made no reply, and he appeared before Naas District Court, where the garda said there was no objection to bail on conditions. His wife is a co-accused and was due to appear in court. The defence says the allegations are fully contested, and the case was adjourned for the preparation of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
It is alleged that a man physically assaulted his three children and abandoned them at home.
Where
The alleged offences took place at home in County Kildare.
When
The alleged offences are said to have occurred between October 2012 and September 2021.
Other details
  • The children were under ten at the time of some of the alleged offences and are now teenagers.
  • Two of the children are in care and the older one is in education.
  • The defence says the allegations are fully contested.
Charges
  • It is alleged the man wilfully assaulted, ill-treated and neglected the children.
  • The man made no reply when charged.
In court
  • The man appeared before Naas District Court, as reported on 9 January 2025.
  • The defendant's wife is a co-accused and was due to appear in court.
  • The garda said there was no objection to bail on conditions.
  • The case was adjourned for the preparation of a book of evidence.
Investigation
Tusla, the Child and Family Agency, is involved in the matter.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIt is alleged there was physical assault and abandonment at home. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged offences occurred between October 2012 and September 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationTusla, the Child and Family Agency, is involved in the matter. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe man made no reply when charged. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeIt is alleged the man wilfully assaulted, ill-treated and neglected the children. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man appeared before Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant's wife is a co-accused and was due to appear in court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe garda said there was no objection to bail on conditions. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned for the preparation of a book of evidence. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe children were under ten at the time of some of the offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherTwo of the children are in care and the older one is in education. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defence says the allegations are fully contested. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jan2025
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Man 'assaulted and ill treated his children'

    First report of the Naas District Court appearance. Gives the alleged offence period, bail conditions, that the defendant's wife is a co-accused, and the defence position that the allegations are contested.

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