Ireland Pensioner landlord charged with sexual assault of tenant in Ennis
A 71-year-old landlord was charged with sexually assaulting his 26-year-old male tenant at an apartment in Ennis, County Clare, on October 1st 2022. The alleged victim made a formal complaint at Ennis Garda Station on the same day, and the accused was charged under Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act. The accused appeared at Ennis District Court, as reported on September 16th 2023, and his solicitor said he is contesting the case. The DPP directed that the case be heard in the District Court, and the judge remanded the accused on continuing bail to December 14th for hearing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court16 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The alleged victim, a 26-year-old man, says the accused, a 71-year-old landlord, entered his bedroom and said he wanted to have sex with him.
- The alleged victim says the accused remained on the bed and started touching his penis.
- Where
- The alleged offence took place at an apartment in Ennis, County Clare.
- When
- The alleged offence took place on October 1st 2022.
- Investigation
- The alleged victim made a formal complaint at Ennis Garda Station on October 1st.
- Charges
- The accused was charged with sexual assault contrary to Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act.
- In court
- The accused appeared at Ennis District Court, as reported on September 16th 2023.
- The accused's solicitor said the accused is contesting the case and asked for a hearing date.
- The DPP directed that the case be heard in the District Court.
- The judge remanded the accused on continuing bail to December 14th for hearing.
- Other details
- The landlord and tenant lived in the same building at the time of the alleged offence, and the report says they are still living together.
- The judge imposed reporting restrictions on the identity of the accused and the alleged victim.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe alleged victim says the accused entered his bedroom and said he wanted to have sex with him. (clareecho.ie)
- whatThe alleged victim says the accused remained on the bed and started touching his penis. (clareecho.ie)
- whereThe alleged sexual assault took place at an Ennis apartment. (clareecho.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence took place on October 1st of the previous year. (clareecho.ie)
- investigationThe alleged victim made a formal complaint at Ennis Garda Station on October 1st. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeThe accused was charged with a sexual assault offence contrary to Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe accused appeared at Ennis District Court. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe accused's solicitor said the accused is contesting the case and requested a hearing date. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that the case be heard in the District Court. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe judge remanded the accused on continuing bail to December 14th for hearing. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe landlord and tenant lived in the same building at the time of the alleged offence. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe judge imposed reporting restrictions on the identity of the accused and alleged victim. (clareecho.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 16 Sep2023Pensioner landlord charged with sexual assault of tenant at Ennis apartment - Clare Echo
First report of this case. Adds the court appearance at Ennis District Court, the charge under Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Amendment Act, the District Court venue, the bail and remand details and the reporting restrictions.
accused, 71, malevictim, 26, male