Munster man appeals sexual assault convictions

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A Munster man began appealing sexual assault convictions, with judgment reserved in the appeal reported on 19 June 2015.

He had been convicted of sexually assaulting his daughter and son, and indecently assaulting nieces-in-law.

He was sentenced to ten years in prison, with the final two years suspended, on 3 March 2013.

The appeal argued that the indictment should have been separated and the defence case summarised for the jury.

The appeal court reserved judgment after hearing submissions from both sides.