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Father granted visits with daughter despite "credible account" of inappropriate touch

Summary

In a Dublin District Family Law court hearing, a father was granted supervised visits with his daughter despite her allegations that he repeatedly touched her bum. The mother had reported the matter to Tusla after the daughter told her that the father had massaged her bum while they watched television. The daughter described the incidents as the father putting his hand down her bum, and the social worker referred her to the St Claire's Unit at Temple Street Children's Hospital. The unit's report confirmed a credible account of inappropriate touch but could not determine sexual intent. The father, who had not seen his daughter since August, denied any sexual intent and expressed a desire to see her. Judge Marie Keane ruled that a blanket refusal of access was not justified, ordering weekly visits supervised by a grandmother and requiring both parents to behave respectfully during drop‑off and pick‑up.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Father granted visits with daughter despite "credible account" of inappropriate touch. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2017-05-16 Publication

Why: I didn't tell him to stop because he is my daddy. CNI source report

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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