Kilkenny man jailed for rape and indecent assault

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A Kilkenny man was jailed for rape and indecent assault at the Central Criminal Court, where Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring imposed consecutive sentences totalling 10 years and 10 months and suspended the final four and a half years on 13 February 2023.

He was convicted after a trial of indecently assaulting one sister and raping another, and pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting the second sister. The sentence was backdated to his entry into custody in May, and he was ordered to have no contact with the women directly, indirectly or through social media.

The report said he had admitted indecently assaulting one sister but denied raping her and denied offences against another. Defence submissions included that he had been a child during much of the offending, had himself alleged sexual abuse, and had bipolar affective disorder; the judge also noted his co-operation and health issues. The proceedings were reported on 15 February 2023.