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Rapist Berkley asks to be transferred to Central Mental Hospital

Date
2018-12-20

Stage
Sentence

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Eoin Berkley, 25, of Finglas, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for abducting and raping an 18‑year‑old Spanish student at the Irish Glass Bottle Company site on Pigeon House Road between 15 and 16 July 2017. The judge described the offences as "most horrific" and particularly degrading, noting the victim's profound shame. In addition to the custodial term, the judge imposed a three‑year post‑release supervision order, requiring Berkley to undergo assessment for the Safer Lives programme, comply with mental health providers, attend all Probation Service appointments, complete a victim awareness programme, and notify authorities of any address change. Berkley requested transfer to the Central Mental Hospital; the judge explained that such places are scarce and that non‑compliance could lead to a 12‑month sentence in the District Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Rapist Berkley asks to be transferred to Central Mental Hospital. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

July 15 Other
2018-12-20 Publication

Case subjects

Eoin Berkley

Convicted Person

Outcome: As part of the sentence, Mr Justice Michael White imposed three years post-release supervision. He informed Berkley that if he did not comply with the post-release conditions, he could be prosecuted in the District Court and face a maximum 12 month sentence.