Karl Walsh sentenced for sexually abusing cousin

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Karl Walsh received a five-year sentence, with three years suspended, at Dublin District Criminal Court on 18 April 2018 for sexually abusing his cousin.

The report said Walsh pleaded guilty to the abuse, which occurred over six years.

The sentencing was cited in a wider discussion about penalties for sexual offences in Ireland.