Courts / Waterford / Report
Teen rapist whose behaviour is of 'great concern' now facing trial for sex assault
Summary
The Central Criminal Court heard that an 18‑year‑old teenage rapist, who has had 12 Garda interactions in a West of Ireland town since moving there four months ago, is now facing a trial for sexual assault. The court was told by a Tusla official that all State services are working together to assist with his rehousing. The defendant, who was previously sentenced in May 2022 to a five‑year prison term suspended for three years on strict conditions, was remanded in custody for the new charge. He is also before the District Court for failing to notify Garda of his address under the Sex Offenders Act. A Probation Service official explained that the main issue is suitable accommodation, and that Waterford County Council is willing to conduct a housing assessment pending his release.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teen rapist whose behaviour is of 'great concern' now facing trial for sex assault. Charges or matters: oral rape of a minor; sexual assault; failure to notify gardai of his address. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-01-31 Publication
Why: Justice McDermott made a request to the prison governor that they permit these services to engage with the youth because of his age and particular circumstances. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: oral rape of a minor; sexual assault; failure to notify gardai of his address (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: He came before the court for a review of his suspended sentence for the oral rape of a minor at a place in Waterford on a date in 2018.; adjournment
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
Related court reports
- Mentally ill man who put fellow psychiatric patient in chokehold to be immediately released into care of UK parents
- Former Christian Brothers accused of breach of duty to be named in national newspaper
- Murderer claims reference to Conor McGregor brought 'toxic masculinity' baggage
- Combined 15-year sentence for violent rape and abuse is upheld
- High Court to consider publishing names of 340 former Christian Brothers
- Disability charity boss wins record €323k for 'egregious' whistleblower penalisation
If a fact, identity, locality or legal outcome needs review, email the newsroom with this report's details prefilled.
Email a correction request