Dublin grandfather jailed for sexual assault of daughter and granddaughter

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A Dublin grandfather was jailed for seven years for indecent and sexual assault at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 24 July 2015. He pleaded guilty to six sample counts involving his daughter and granddaughter, with 18 counts on the indictment covering abuse during the 1970s and late 1990s.

The daughter was assaulted between 1972 and 1978, while the granddaughter was sexually assaulted between 1997 and 2001. The man cannot be named to protect the victims’ identities.

Judge Nolan said the sentence took account of the prolonged offending and the breach of trust involved.