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Munster Abuse case 'built on the strength and truth of the children', State tells jury
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, Bernard Condon SC presented the prosecution case against five family members accused of child abuse in Munster between 2014 and 2016. The accused – parents, aunt and uncles – are alleged to have abused three children and neglected five others. The children, aged between one and eight, were removed from their homes and reported abuse to Gardaí, a process described as traumatic and imperfect. Condon highlighted the children's consistent allegations, the alleged neglect that increased vulnerability, and the involvement of multiple relatives. He noted that the accused denied the charges, with some claims of collusion or fabrication dismissed. The case remains ongoing before Mr Justice Paul McDermott, with no verdict yet reached.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Munster Abuse case 'built on the strength and truth of the children', State tells jury. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 18, 2014 Incident
- April 28, 2016 Incident
- 2014 and 2016 Other
- 2021-07-19 Publication
Why: "They happened because of a combination of people coming together at the right time in the right circumstances. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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