Man charged with possession of child sex abuse imagery
The Wicklow PeopleAn elderly man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at a special sitting of Bray District Court on September 26, 2025. He was charged with four counts of possession of child sex abuse imagery.
The court heard he was charged by gardaí from Shankill Garda Station after meeting them by appointment. When cautioned, he made no reply.
Judge David Kennedy remanded the man on bail subject to strict conditions, including that he provides an address in Spain, supply a phone number with an Irish prefix, and remain contactable 24 hours a day.
The court was told that the accused, receives a weekly state pension of €305 and lives in Málaga, Spain, was granted free legal aid and assigned solicitor Phelim O'Neill of Harringtons Solicitors.
Basic disclosure was granted to Mr O'Neill. Judge David Kennedy adjourned the matter for six weeks, to November 10, 2025, for mention.