Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 3456Possession of child abuse material · Co. Dublin

Son of former judge arrested on suspicion of possessing child abuse material

The son of a retired judge was arrested at a Garda station outside Dublin in March 2026 on suspicion of possessing more than 1,600 videos and photographs of child abuse. He was released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested26 Mar
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe is alleged to have possessed more than 1,600 videos and photographs of child abuse. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe arrest took place at a Garda station outside Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe offences are alleged to have taken place in an Irish region outside the capital. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man went to the Garda station by appointment after being in contact with specialist investigators. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe suspect was held in Garda custody for several hours before being released without charge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions to decide on prosecution. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe Garda Press Office confirmed the arrest as part of an ongoing investigation in March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe was arrested on suspicion of possessing video and photographs of child abuse, legally termed child pornography. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe suspect is the son of a retired member of the judiciary. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherAnyone charged with possessing child abuse material can face up to a year in prison at District Court level. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe Circuit Court can impose up to five years for possessing child abuse material. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Mar2026
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Former judge's son arrested on suspicion of possessing sick child abuse material

    First report of the arrest; the man was released without charge and a file is being prepared for the DPP. The suspect is unnamed and is the son of a retired judge.

    suspect, male