Man resentenced for sexual act with girl under 15

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A man who pleaded guilty to engaging in a sexual act with a girl under 15 was resentenced to two years in prison at the Court of Appeal on 30 October 2018. The court also ordered 12 months of post-release supervision.

The man had originally received a four-year sentence, with the final 12 months suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. His appeal succeeded after the Court of Appeal found the original starting point was excessive in the circumstances.