42-year-old man jailed for four sexual assaults on girl

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The unnamed 42-year-old man was jailed for four years, with the final year suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 21 December 2023.

He was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault after a trial. The assaults occurred while the girl’s mother was out of the house.

Judge Patricia Ryan identified the man’s position of authority and the age difference as aggravating factors, alongside the impact on the girl. She also considered his work history and mental health difficulties in mitigation.