Sex offender sentenced for child pornography and sexual assault

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An unnamed sex offender was sentenced to six-and-a-half years, with the final 18 months suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 23 March 2018. He had pleaded guilty to sexual assault and producing child pornography involving two boys, as well as possessing child pornography and breaching a sex offenders order.

The judge imposed conditions including engagement with services and counselling in custody. The source describes 23 March 2018 as its report date rather than stating the sentencing day.