Kenneth McDonald jailed for rape and sexual assault

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Kenneth McDonald was jailed for seven years for rape and sexual assault at the Central Criminal Court on 21 October 2019. The offences occurred at locations in Co Wexford between 1987 and 1994.

McDonald was convicted of one count of rape, three counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault. He continues to deny the offending.

Justice Alex Owens said the evidence showed McDonald had a paedophilic sexual interest in the child. The judge imposed a three-year post-release supervision period and ordered co-operation with Tusla recommendations concerning access to children.