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Dublin man has indecent assault sentence suspended on appeal

Summary

A 58‑year‑old Dublin man, who had spent three days in jail for indecently assaulting his 11‑year‑old niece in 1977, had his two‑year sentence suspended on appeal. He pleaded guilty to four counts of indecent assault at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The original sentence, imposed by Judge Patricia Ryan on 29 July 2013, was two years with the final 12 months suspended. After a successful appeal, the Court of Appeal left the two‑year term unchanged but suspended it. The judge noted the offender was 17 at the time of the offence, that the abuse occurred in the family home, and that the victim had reported the abuse to Gardaí between 1991 and 1993, though no formal complaint was made. The offender had admitted the wrongdoing, apologized in 2000, and had made full admissions at a Garda station. He was required to enter a €100 bond and remain of good behaviour for two years.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Dublin man has indecent assault sentence suspended on appeal. Charges or matters: four counts of indecently assaulting his 11-year-old girl niece in 1977. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• July 29 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 31, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 1991 and 1993 Incident
• 2000 and 2012 Other
• 2015-12-14 Publication

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Topics

Sexual Offences Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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