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Tipperary man who preyed on his daughter for his own "sexual gratification" jailed for seven years

Summary

A 47‑year‑old Tipperary man was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment for raping and sexually assaulting his daughter between 2004 and 2008 when she was aged six to ten. He pleaded guilty to one count of rape, one count of oral rape and six counts of sexual assault. The judge described the acts as "vile and terrible" and noted the breach of trust and the victim's vulnerability. The sentence, back‑dated to 18 May 2015, combined a seven‑year term for the rape counts with a five‑year term for the assault counts, to run concurrently. The court took into account the child's age, the abuser's early guilty plea and his background. The victim, now 16, had previously expressed a desire for her father not to go to prison, despite acknowledging his wrongdoing. The case highlighted the profound impact on the victim and her family.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Tipperary man who preyed on his daughter for his own "sexual gratification" jailed for seven years. Charges or matters: one count of rape, one count of oral rape and six counts of sexual assault. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 2013 Incident
• 18 May 2015 Incident
• 2004 and 2008 Incident
• 2015-07-27 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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