Ireland Case No. 22086Child sexual abuse (alleged)
Man seeks High Court order to quash Tusla finding on child sexual abuse allegations
A man in his 60s is asking the High Court to quash a provisional finding by Tusla that allegations of historic child sexual abuse made by his niece (dating to 1989–1994) are 'founded', and to restrain Tusla from conducting a further inquiry. Mr Justice Charles Meenan granted permission for the man to pursue his claims, noting the case raised 'arguable' legal grounds.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court3 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports7 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe woman was under the age of 10 during the alleged period. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe alleged events date back to the period between 1989 and 1994. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí referred the matter to Tusla in 2017. (irishtimes.com)
- courtNo prosecution ensued following the Garda complaint. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man cannot be named due to a court order. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man is a father and grandfather. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man claims the delay of more than two decades makes it unreasonable to require him to meet the claims. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Mar2023Man wants court to quash Tusla’s provisional finding on claims he sexually abused child
Reports the High Court judicial review in which the man challenges Tusla's provisional 'founded' finding from July 2022 and seeks to restrain further inquiry. Details the procedural history including the 2019 finding that was quashed, the 2016 Garda complaint, and the 2017 referral to Tusla.
accused, 60s, malevictim, female