Dublin man jailed for sexually assaulting teenage daughter

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A Dublin man was sentenced to three years in prison, with the final six months suspended on conditions, for sexually assaulting his teenage daughter. Judge Melanie Greally passed sentence on 5 November 2021.

The man, who was 48 and cannot be named to protect his daughter’s identity, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting her at his then Dublin address in December 2018. He had no previous convictions. The proceedings were reported on 5 November 2021.

Judge Greally said the victim impact statement described psychological and emotional harm, including isolation, loss of trust, insecurity and emptiness. The judge said the family had been irreparably damaged by the breach of trust.