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Case No. 15306Rape and sexual assault · Co. Laois

Two men sent for trial over alleged rape and sexual assault in Laois

Two men, aged 58 and 54, are accused of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault over alleged offences in Laois between 1986 and 1991. Neither man can be named because of reporting restrictions, and the facts give no details about the complainant. Each man faces 44 charges, and books of evidence were served on them at Portlaoise District Court. Judge Andrew Cody granted legal aid and remanded both men on bail, and the DPP directed that both be sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Two men are accused of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault.
Where
The alleged offences were committed in Laois.
When
  • The alleged offences were committed over a five-year period between 1986 and 1991.
  • The court report was published on 8 December 2024, although the tracker records the item as 4 December 2024.
Other details
The first man is 58 and has a Laois address, and the second man is 54 and has a Tipperary address; neither can be named due to reporting restrictions.
Investigation
Garda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on each accused at Portlaoise District Court.
Charges
  • The first accused faces a total of 44 charges.
  • The second accused also faces a total of 44 charges.
In court
  • The DPP directed that both men be sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court.
  • The first accused asked for legal aid for two counsel and a solicitor, and Judge Andrew Cody granted it.
  • Legal aid for a solicitor and two counsel was also granted to the co-accused.
  • Both men were remanded on bail and sent forward for trial at the Central Criminal Court.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences are alleged to have been committed in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have been committed between 1986 and 1991. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationBooks of evidence were served on the two co-accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on each of the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe first accused faces a total of 44 charges. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe second accused also faces a total of 44 charges. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe men are accused of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that both men be sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe first defendant asked for legal aid for two counsel and a solicitor. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody granted legal aid and sent the first defendant forward to the Central Criminal Court on bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid for a solicitor and two counsel was granted to the co-accused, who was also remanded on bail and sent forward for trial. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Dec2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Two men sent for trial for alleged rape and sex assault in Laois

    Court report on the sending forward for trial of two co-accused at Portlaoise District Court. Both men are subject to reporting restrictions and are not named. The article describes historical offences from 1986 to 1991 and does not give a single incident date.

    accused, 58, maleaccused, 54, male