National court archive ยท 2026-03-19

'Pure and utter f**king lies' - accused described sex abuse allegation by older sister as a 'joke'

At a glance

Crime
rape
People
Gerardine Small SC, Accused D, Accused C, Ms Justice Caroline Biggs
Locations
Not stated
Court
Central Criminal Court
Outcome
The trial continues

Summary

A Central Criminal Court jury heard garda interview evidence from a man accused of sexually abusing his older sister, who described the allegations as lies and a joke. Seven men are on trial over 103 charges involving the deaf primary complainant and, in one case, two other sisters; all deny wrongdoing.

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Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie