Man returned for trial in the Central Criminal Court accused of sexual offences in Louth
A 47-year-old man accused of rape and other charges against children has been returned for trial to the next sittings of the Central Criminal Court.
A book of evidence was served on the defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, when he appeared in custody before Drogheda Court on Monday.
He is facing 16 charges which also include sexual assault, child neglect, the sexual exploitation of a child and knowingly producing child sex abuse material for distribution.
The offences are alleged to have been committed in Drogheda on dates in June and July of 2025.
Judge Nicola Andrews gave him the alibi warning and made a Section 56 disclosure order.
Legal aid was granted for a solicitor, barrister and senior counsel.