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Case No. 21678Rape; indecent assault · Co. Dublin

Man to stand trial on rape and indecent assault charges in Dublin

A man in his 70s, a former sports coach, faces one rape charge and nine indecent assault charges relating to a girl who was under 17 at the time. The offences allegedly took place in Dublin between 1989 and 1990. He was arrested at Lucan Garda Station and charged on 16 March 2023, then appeared before Judge Gerard Jones at Blanchardstown District Court where he was granted bail with conditions. The DPP directed that he stand trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court, and the case was adjourned to 2 May 2023 for service of a book of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The accused faces one rape charge and nine indecent assault charges relating to a girl who was under 17 at the time.
Where
The offences allegedly took place at a location in Dublin.
When
The offences date back between 1989 and 1990.
Other details
The accused is a former sports coach in his 70s who cannot be named due to reporting restrictions.
Investigation
The accused was arrested at 9.52am at Lucan Garda Station and charged by Sergeant Colin Finnerty at 10.15am on 16 March 2023.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Judge Gerard Jones at Blanchardstown District Court on 16 March 2023 and has yet to enter a plea.
  • The case was adjourned until 2 May 2023 for a book of evidence to be served.
Charges
The DPP directed that the accused stand trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court.
Sentence
Bail was granted with conditions including surrendering his passport, no contact with the victim, and being contactable at all times, on his own bond of €100.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused faces one rape charge and nine indecent assault charges. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThere is one alleged victim who was a child at the time of the offences. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe offences took place at a location in Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe offences date back between 1989 and 1990. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe accused was arrested at 9.52am at Lucan Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeSergeant Colin Finnerty charged the male at 10.15am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge Gerard Jones at Blanchardstown District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the accused stand trial on indictment in the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe State is seeking a six week remand for a book of evidence to be served. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 2 May 2023 at Blanchardstown District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceBail was granted with conditions including surrendering his passport, no contact with the victim, and being contactable at all times. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe accused was remanded on bail on his own bond of €100. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused did not have to address the court and has yet to enter a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe judge imposed reporting restrictions that the accused cannot be identified. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Mar2023
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Former sports coach to stand trial accused of rape and indecent assault

    First report of the arrest, charging and initial court appearance. The accused was granted bail with conditions and the case was adjourned to 2 May 2023 for service of a book of evidence.

    suspect, 70s, malevictim, under 17, female