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Former national school principal refused bail pending appeal against indecent assault conviction

Summary

Patrick Barry, 80, former principal of Moyasta National School, was denied bail while appealing his conviction for indecent assault. Barry faced 67 charges for assaulting 11 pupils between 1964 and 1985. A jury found him guilty on 59 counts; he was acquitted on eight. Judge Gerald Keyes sentenced him to 11 years, suspending the last five. The Court of Appeal, led by Mr Justice Seán Ryan, declined bail, noting no new legal point was raised, but set an appeal hearing for February 23. Barry was ordered to be identified on the foot of victim requests, which the victims declined. Patrick Barry pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Former national school principal refused bail pending appeal against indecent assault conviction. Charges or matters: 67 charges of indecently assaulting 11 women on dates between 1964 and 1985 while they attended Moyasta National School as pupils. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• November 19, 2014 Incident
• February 23 Hearing Or Sentence
• 1964 and 1985 Incident
• 2015-01-12 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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