70-year-old man remanded over rape charges in Ennis

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A 70-year-old man was remanded over three rape charges at Ennis District Court on 3 September 2013. He also faced two sexual assault charges involving the same male, relating to alleged offences between January 1999 and September 2000.

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denied the rape allegations when charged. He was granted legal aid and remanded to appear before Ennis District Court on 16 October 2013, when a Book of Evidence was expected to be served.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.