Mother found guilty of sexual assault and child neglect

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The children’s mother was found guilty of sexual assault and wilful child neglect at the Central Criminal Court on 6 August 2021.

The jury found her guilty of all 25 charges against her, including 10 counts of wilful neglect.

For the three older children, the verdicts included 10 counts of sexual assault, three of permitting others to engage in sexual activity with a child, and two of sexually exploiting her oldest son.

The charges related to alleged offences in Munster between 18 August 2014 and 28 April 2016.

The judge remanded her in custody pending sentencing, with a further court date set for 4 October.