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Child abusing ex RTE producer to be supervised for years after release
Summary
Kieran Creaven, a 59‑year‑old former RTÉ producer, was sentenced by Judge Melanie Greally to a total of ten years in prison for four counts of child exploitation, two counts of sexual assault of a child and four counts of child pornography. The offences occurred in Ireland, the UK and the Philippines between 2014 and 2017. After his release, Creaven will be supervised for three years, must attend all appointments directed by a Probation Service officer, provide his address and any changes, engage in offence‑focused work and be available for a sex offender treatment programme. He will remain on the sex offender register for life. Judge Greally warned that failure to comply with these conditions would be an offence in its own right. Creaven pleaded guilty, expressed remorse, and has undergone psychotherapy and rehabilitation work for the last two years. He has lost his job, future employment prospects and his marriage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Child abusing ex RTE producer to be supervised for years after release. Charges or matters: four counts of child exploitation, two counts of sexually assaulting a child and four counts of child pornography. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2014 and 2017 Other
- 2021-12-16 Publication
Why: The case was listed again this afternoon at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in order to clarify any post-release supervision requirements. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: four counts of child exploitation, two counts of sexually assaulting a child and four counts of child pornography (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Kieran Creaven of Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin to prison sentences totalling ten years.
Places mentioned
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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