Ireland Man charged with possession of 95 child pornography videos in Laois
A 36-year-old man with a Laois address is accused of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child under 17 in Laois on 25 October 2023. He is also charged with possessing 95 child pornography videos at an address in Laois on 19 November 2023. Detective Garda Ray Dermody gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on him at Portlaoise District Court, and the case was reported on 30 April 2025, with reporting restrictions preventing him from being named. The DPP directed that he be sent forward for trial on indictment or on a signed plea to Portlaoise Circuit Court, and the judge granted legal aid for a solicitor and two counsel. The judge sent the case forward to the next Portlaoise Circuit Court sittings beginning on 18 June.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court30 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of possessing child pornography and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child under 17.
- Where
- The man has a Laois address and cannot be named due to reporting restrictions.
- When
- He is accused of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child under 17 in Laois on 25 October 2023.
- Charges
- He is charged with possession of 95 child pornography videos at an address in Laois on 19 November 2023.
- Investigation
- Detective Garda Ray Dermody gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise District Court.
- In court
- The DPP directed that the accused be sent forward for trial on indictment or on a signed plea to Portlaoise Circuit Court.
- The judge imposed reporting restrictions and issued the standard alibi warning.
- The judge granted legal aid for a solicitor and two counsel.
- The judge sent the case forward to the next Portlaoise Circuit Court sittings beginning on 18 June.
- Other details
- The case was first reported in court news on 30 April 2025.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man appeared in court accused of possessing child pornography and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child under 17. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationA detective garda gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with possession of 95 child pornography videos at an address in Laois on 19 November 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is also accused of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child under 17 in Laois on 25 October 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that the accused be sent forward for trial on indictment or on a signed plea to Portlaoise Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge issued the standard alibi warning and sent the case forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court beginning on 18 June. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge imposed reporting restrictions and granted legal aid for a solicitor and two counsel. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe man is 36 and has a Laois address; he cannot be named due to reporting restrictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe solicitor requested legal aid for a solicitor and two counsel, and said the defendant earned about €1,200 every fortnight. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 30 Apr2025Man in the Midlands charged with possession of 95 child pornography videos
First court report on this case. Adds the charges, the second alleged offence date (25 October 2023), the evidence of the book of evidence, the referral to Portlaoise Circuit Court sittings beginning 18 June, and the legal aid and reporting restrictions orders.
accused, 36, male