Ex-priest in court on indecent assault charges

IRELAND
RTE News

A former priest has appeared before Dublin District Court charged with 55 counts of indecent assault against minors, dating back to the 1960s, 70s and 80s.

The man is to appear again before Cloverhill District Court

The man, aged 72, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was remanded in custody to appear again before Cloverhill District Court on 25 January next.

Judge Miriam Malone heard evidence of arrest, charge and caution from Inspector Martin Mooney, who said the accused replied “no” as each count was put to him at the Bridewell Garda Station in Dublin today.

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