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Man who sexually assaulted teenager at Dublin airport ordered to undergo full psychiatric assessment

Summary

Liudas Vaisvilas, 51, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to sexual assault at Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport on April 10, 2014. The defendant, of Glenveagh Court, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, was remanded in custody for sentencing in February next, pending a full psychiatric assessment and an updated probation report. Judge Patrick McCartan expressed concern that Vaisvilas's mental state could lead to repeat offences. Vaisvilas was previously sentenced to six months' suspended imprisonment for a second sexual assault at Eddie Rocket's Diner on O'Connell Street, which occurred hours after the airport incident. He also has one other conviction for road traffic offences. Defence counsel Dominic McGinn SC stated that Vaisvilas had not slept for several days, had consumed vodka, and was experiencing flashbacks related to his past service in the Russian Special Forces in Siberia. The court heard that Vaisvilas has been in custody since the offence because he was unable to pay the €1,500 required under his High Court bail. Judge McCartan noted that Vaisvilas will receive full credit for the time spent in custody. The matter was adjourned to February for final sentencing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man who sexually assaulted teenager at Dublin airport ordered to undergo full psychiatric assessment. Charges or matters: sexual assault at Terminal 2 in Dublin Airport on April 10, 2014. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• April 10, 2014 Incident
• February 2 Adjournment
• 2014-12-18 Publication

Why: The court heard Vaisvilas has been in custody since the offence because he was unable to pay the €1,500 required under his High Court bail. Court evidence reported by CNI

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