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Former fireman sentenced to seven years for having sexual relationship with child
Summary
Ron Tulie, a 57‑year‑old former Dublin Fire Brigade fireman with a 30‑year unblemished record, was sentenced to seven years in prison for having a sexual relationship with a 16‑year‑old girl he met while teaching a first aid and fire safety course in 2008. He pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual intercourse with a child under 17, all occurring between June 1 and July 27, 2008, in the Dublin Mountains. The judge noted Tulie's position of authority as an aggravating factor and suspended the final two years of the sentence on strict conditions, including four years of post‑release supervision. Tulie will be registered as a sex offender, named in the media, and has lost the support of his family. He expressed remorse and was described by counsel as having a long, unblemished history with the fire institution before the case.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Former fireman sentenced to seven years for having sexual relationship with child. Charges or matters: four counts of having sexual intercourse with a child under 17 years at the Dublin Mountains between June 1 and July 27, 2008. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- June 1 Other
- July 27, 2008 Other
- June 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-11-16 Publication
Why: She told gardaí she had been a virgin at the time and stopped the intercourse because of the pain. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: four counts of having sexual intercourse with a child under 17 years at the Dublin Mountains between June 1 and July 27, 2008 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: A former fireman with an "unblemished" 30 years serving with Dublin Fire Brigade has been sentenced to seven years for having a sexual relationship with a child.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Pinevalley Park
- Rathfarnham
- Dublin
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