Limerick man jailed for raping and abusing nephew

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A Limerick man was sentenced to eight years, with the final two suspended, for raping and sexually abusing his nephew at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 28 October 2015. The abuse occurred at two Limerick locations between 1989 and 1996, when the victim was aged up to 11.

The man had pleaded guilty to one count of oral rape, two counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. The judge said he had breached a position of trust and took account of his remorse, age during the offending and good work history.