2018-07-31
Schoolgirl's dream of becoming vet ended after rape and abuse by neighbour
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Phelan, a married father-of-two, served a seven-year sentence from 2008 for raping and sexually abusing a young girl in 1989 and 1990 when she was between nine and 11 years old. Ms Justice Deirdre Murphy remanded Phelan in custody and adjourned the sentence till October, when she will hear a full plea of mitigation from the defence.; Ms Justice Deirdre Murphy remanded Phelan in custody and adjourned the sentence till October, when she will hear a full plea of mitigation from the defence.