Man who abused son jailed for indecent and sexual assault

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A man who abused his son was resentenced to five years in prison, with the final three years suspended, by the Court of Appeal, reported on 27 May 2019. The offences were 17 counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault in County Offaly between 1981 and 1992.

The court said the original nine-month term was unduly lenient and credited him with nine months already served. It accepted €10,000 restitution, while his return to custody was delayed so he could arrange his affairs.