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21 months jail for man who failed to seek medical attention for injured nine-month-old baby

Summary

In October 2025, a 27‑year‑old Dublin man was sentenced to 21 months' imprisonment for wilfully ill‑treating or neglecting a child. He failed to seek medical care for his girlfriend's nine‑month‑old baby after noticing injuries in March 2024. The baby suffered fractures, bruising and other non‑accidental injuries. The man pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. He had prior convictions for knife possession, public order and criminal damage. Social workers had been involved with the mother and child, and a safety plan had been put in place. The man had been warned not to be alone with the child unsupervised. Gardaí found the home in disarray and the baby's mother had called emergency services on 19 March 2024. The judge noted the child's serious injuries and the man's failure to act, resulting in the 21‑month sentence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 21 months jail for man who failed to seek medical attention for injured nine-month-old baby. Charges or matters: wilfully ill-treating or neglecting a child by failing to seek suitable medical aid for the child in March 2024. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• March 2024 Incident
• February 2024 Other
• March 19, 2024 Other
• 2025-10-13 Publication

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Public Order Stage Sentence

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