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Case No. 17681Rape and sexual abuse · Co. Dublin

Man jailed for sexual abuse of two girls over prolonged periods

A 59-year-old man pleaded guilty to 12 counts relating to the sexual abuse of two girls, with offences between 1992 and 2006 at various locations, mainly in Dublin and Kildare. He had initially faced 26 charges, and the DPP accepted his pleas on a full facts basis. On 8 April 2024 at the Central Criminal Court he was jailed for 12 years, with the final 18 months suspended on conditions including no contact with either complainant and four years' probation supervision.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
A 59-year-old man pleaded guilty to 12 counts relating to the sexual abuse of two girls.
Where
The offences occurred at various locations, mainly in Dublin and Kildare.
When
  • The first victim was sexually assaulted between 1992 and 1997, when she was aged 12 to 17.
  • The second victim was sexually assaulted between 2000 and 2006, when she was aged 11 to 17.
Charges
The man initially faced 26 charges, and the DPP accepted the pleas on a full facts basis.
In court
  • The defence counsel noted an early guilty plea and that the defence did not seek disclosure.
  • Victim impact statements were read at an earlier hearing.
Sentence
  • The man was jailed for 12 years.
  • The sentence for the first complainant was nine and a half years.
  • The sentence for the second complainant was a consecutive four years.
  • The final 18 months of the sentence were suspended on conditions including no contact with either complainant and four years' probation supervision.
Other details
  • The man worked for the first victim's family business.
  • The second victim was the sister of the man's then partner.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man pleaded guilty to 12 counts relating to the sexual abuse of two girls. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe offences occurred at various locations, primarily in Dublin and Kildare. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe first victim was sexually assaulted between 1992 and 1997, when she was aged between 12 and 17. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe second victim was sexually assaulted between 2000 and 2006, when she was aged between 11 and 17. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe man initially faced 26 charges, and the pleas were accepted by the DPP on a full facts basis. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe defence counsel noted an early guilty plea and that no disclosure was sought by the defence. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe man was jailed for 12 years. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe sentence for the first complainant was nine-and-a-half years. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe sentence for the second complainant was a consecutive four years. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe final 18 months of the sentence were suspended on conditions including no contact with either complainant and four years' probation supervision. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe man worked for the first victim's family business, and the second victim was his then partner's sister. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Apr2024
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, first report
    Man jailed for rape and sexual abuse of two girls over prolonged periods of time

    Reports the guilty pleas, the 12-year sentence with 18 months suspended, the sentencing conditions, and the victims' impact statements read at an earlier hearing.

    convicted, 59, malevictim, 12-17 at time of abuse, femalevictim, 11-17 at time of abuse, female