David O'Brien jailed for sexual abuse of four boys

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David O'Brien was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 7 November 2019 to eight years in prison, with the final 18 months suspended, for indecent assaults against four boys. The offences occurred between 1 January 1972 and 31 December 1981.

O'Brien pleaded guilty to eight counts of indecent assault. Judge Karen O'Connor imposed a two-year sentence on one count relating to each complainant and ordered the sentences to run consecutively. She suspended the final 18 months on condition that O'Brien come under Probation Service supervision for 12 months after his release.

Judge O'Connor said the case was aggravated by a breach of trust and warnings to three victims not to tell anyone. She said his guilty plea, remorse and co-operation were mitigating factors. The proceedings were reported on 7 November 2019.