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Father-of-seven to be sentenced for sexual abuse and rape of his young daughter
Summary
A Laois father of seven pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and two counts of indecent assault against his daughter between 1981 and 1987, when she was aged nine to 15. He was arrested in 2014 and admitted to sexually abusing and raping her, describing the acts as "making love" to a child who could not consent. The victim, now 43, first reported the abuse to Gardaí in 2013 and later filed a victim impact statement detailing the psychological harm, including suicidal thoughts and lifelong trauma. The court remanded him in custody and adjourned sentencing to 13 July. He was registered as a sex offender upon pleading guilty. The case highlights the prolonged abuse and the victim's enduring suffering, with no prior convictions for the defendant.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Father-of-seven to be sentenced for sexual abuse and rape of his young daughter. Charges or matters: two counts of rape and two counts of indecent assault on dates between July 1981 and July 1987 when his daughter was aged between nine and 15 years old. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- July 1981 Incident
- July 1987 Incident
- May 2013 Incident
- June 2014 Incident
- July 13 Adjournment
- 2015-06-29 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two counts of rape and two counts of indecent assault on dates between July 1981 and July 1987 when his daughter was aged between nine and 15 years old (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A Laois father of seven will be sentenced later this month for the continued sexual abuse and rape of his young daughter over 30 years ago.; Ms Justice Margaret Heneghan remanded the man in continuing custody and adjourned sentencing until July 13 next.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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