Oisín Cannon jailed for child pornography possession

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Oisín Cannon was sentenced to three years and nine months at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to three possession of child pornography charges. Judge Martin Nolan imposed the global sentence. The proceedings were reported on 15 May 2024.

Gardaí found child sexual abuse material on devices during searches of Cannon’s home on 5 August 2017, 17 May 2019 and 16 September 2020. He denied deliberately viewing or storing it, suggesting household access, viruses or remote installation could explain the material. Defence counsel James Dwyer SC said Cannon had cooperated with gardaí throughout; a psychological report recorded depressive disorder and low self-esteem.