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Dublin man jailed for nine years for sexually abusing his sister
Summary
A 52‑year‑old Dublin man was sentenced to nine years' imprisonment for repeatedly sexually abusing his seven‑year‑old sister over a period from 1983 to 1987. He pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of indecent assault at the family home. The victim, now 39, disclosed the abuse to her mother 13 years later and reported it to Gardaí in 2012. She described the abuse as occurring in the shared bedroom, involving oral sex and repeated attempts to have sex, with the brother offering sweets and money. The court noted the offender's repeated conduct, estimating it exceeded a couple of hundred times, and highlighted the seriousness of an adult assaulting a child. The judge imposed a nine‑year sentence, citing the offender's continued disregard for the victim's well‑being. The victim's impact statement detailed long‑term psychological harm, excessive drinking, painkiller use, self‑harm, and the desire for justice and healing. The unnamed 52-year-old was convicted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin man jailed for nine years for sexually abusing his sister. Charges or matters: 16 counts of indecent assault at the family home on dates between March 1, 1983 and March 1, 1987 when the victim was aged between seven and 11 years old. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- March 1, 1983 Incident
- March 1, 1987 Incident
- June 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-01-12 Publication
Why: I was a fairly good child because I didn't want to draw attention to myself in case my dirty secret came out," she said. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: 16 counts of indecent assault at the family home on dates between March 1, 1983 and March 1, 1987 when the victim was aged between seven and 11 years old (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; A Dublin man has been jailed for nine years for the continued sexual abuse of his seven year old sister over 30 years ago. You must have known what you were doing was wrong and you continued to do it," Judge Nolan said before he sentenced the man to nine years in prison.
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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