Woman jailed for assaulting and neglecting children

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The unnamed woman was sentenced to three years, with the final 12 months suspended, at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 24 January 2020, after convictions for assaulting, ill-treating and neglecting three children.

Judge Melanie Greally described persistent physical and verbal abuse, prolonged confinement and deprivation of food and personal hygiene. She also ordered that the woman have no contact with the children unless authorised by the Child and Family Agency or their father.

The woman had denied responsibility for the offences, and the court heard the children had suffered lasting emotional effects.