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71-year-old man jailed for "heinous" sexual abuse of three sons

Summary

A 71‑year‑old man was sentenced to six years in prison for indecent assault on his three sons, aged between six and 15, at various locations in Dublin, mainly the family home, between 1974 and 1986. The Dublin Circuit Criminal Court jury found him guilty of repeatedly abusing the children over a long period. Judge Catherine Murphy described the offences as particularly heinous, noting the father's lack of regret or remorse and the vulnerability of the victims. She back‑dated the sentence to account for time already spent in custody. The judge highlighted the courage of the three men in giving clear, convincing evidence and the profound suffering they endured. The case involved no prior sexual convictions for the accused, though he had other convictions. The prosecution, led by Garnet Orange SC, detailed how the abuse began when the children entered the father's bedroom looking for money, with the mother eventually moving the family away.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 71-year-old man jailed for "heinous" sexual abuse of three sons. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted

When:

• 1974 and 1986 Incident
• 2016-01-26 Publication

Case subjects

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Topics

Sexual Offences Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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