Ireland Manager spared jail for sexually assaulting au pair at Dublin home
In August 2020, in the evening, a manager of a large multinational company sexually assaulted an 18-year-old au pair at his Dublin home, according to the case reports. The accused is a Portuguese man 22 years older than the victim; his wife phoned gardaí after learning what had happened, and a formal complaint was made to Garda Fergal D'Arcy on 15 September 2020. He pleaded guilty to one count of breaching Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, and on 18 March 2026 the court indicated 80 hours of community service in lieu of four months in prison, ordered a probation report and adjourned finalisation to 18 May.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted18 Mar
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A manager of a large multinational company sexually assaulted a teenage au pair in his Dublin home.
- The victim said he began to touch her legs after tickling her, and she told him to stop.
- Where
- The offence took place in the accused's home in Dublin.
- When
- The offence took place in August 2020, in the evening, at about 11 pm.
- Cause
- The living room camera had been switched off.
- Investigation
- The accused's wife phoned gardaí after learning what had happened.
- A formal complaint was made to Garda Fergal D'Arcy on 15 September 2020.
- Charges
- The accused pleaded guilty to one count of breaching Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
- In court
- The judge noted the absence of an early guilty plea and ordered a probation report for the next date.
- The matter was adjourned for finalisation to 18 May.
- Sentence
- The maximum sentence for the offence is six months in prison.
- The court indicated 80 hours of community service in lieu of four months in prison.
- Other details
- The victim left the house and stopped working for the family, and she said she forgives the accused.
- The accused is a Portuguese man 22 years older than the victim, has no previous convictions, and is willing to pay a further €11,000 in compensation.
19 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA manager of a large multinational company sexually assaulted a teenage au pair in his Dublin home. (gript.ie)
- whatHe began to touch the victim's legs after tickling her, and she told him to stop. (gript.ie)
- whereThe offence took place in the accused's Dublin home. (gript.ie)
- whenThe offence took place in August 2020 in the evening. (gript.ie)
- whenThe assault took place at 11 pm. (gript.ie)
- causeThe camera in the living room had been switched off. (gript.ie)
- investigationA formal complaint was made to Garda Fergal D’Arcy on 15 September 2020. (gript.ie)
- investigationThe accused's wife phoned the gardaí after learning what had happened. (gript.ie)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to one count of breaching Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. (gript.ie)
- courtThe judge noted the absence of an early guilty plea. (gript.ie)
- courtA probation report was ordered for the next date. (gript.ie)
- courtThe matter was adjourned for finalisation to 18 May. (gript.ie)
- sentenceThe maximum sentence for the offence is six months in prison. (gript.ie)
- sentenceThe court indicated 80 hours of community service in lieu of four months in prison. (gript.ie)
- otherThe victim left the house and stopped working for the family. (gript.ie)
- otherThe accused was 22 years older than the victim. (gript.ie)
- otherThe accused has no previous convictions. (gript.ie)
- otherThe victim said she forgives the accused. (gript.ie)
- otherThe accused is willing to pay a further €11,000 in compensation. (gript.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Mar2026Teen assaulted by employer forgives him but won't forget - Gript
Reports the guilty plea and sentencing hearing: the court indicated 80 hours of community service in place of four months in prison, ordered a probation report and adjourned finalisation to 18 May. Also gives the victim impact statement and the compensation offered.
convicted, male, Portuguese, non-irishvictim, 18, female