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Convicted child abuser jailed for possession of child pornography

Summary

Kevin Healion, aged 48 and formerly of Cappincur, Tullamore, Offaly, was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for possession of child pornography. He had previously been jailed for ten years in 2004 for abducting and sexually assaulting two young girls. In 2015 Gardaí searched his Dublin apartment and seized a laptop, memory cards, a memory stick and a printed booklet of child pornographic stories. He initially denied ownership but later admitted full possession. He pleaded guilty to possession and production of child pornography. The court found 127 images of naked children under 17 and 29 animated images depicting sexual acts. Judge Martin Nolan imposed a custodial sentence, suspending the final year on strict conditions. The case highlighted Healion's prior convictions and his low IQ, with counsel noting a moderate to high risk of re‑offending.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Convicted child abuser jailed for possession of child pornography. Charges or matters: a charge of possession of child pornography and a charge of production of child pornography at Saint David's Terrace, Blackhorse Avenue on August 6, 2015. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 2004 Incident
• June 11, 2002 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 6, 2015 Incident
• 2017-03-22 Publication

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