Pensioner gets 3 years for abuse

A Tallaght pensioner who pleaded guilty to 91 sample charges of indecently assaulting his four daughters over a 20year period…

A Tallaght pensioner who pleaded guilty to 91 sample charges of indecently assaulting his four daughters over a 20year period has been jailed for three years by the Central Criminal Court.

Mr Justice Carney said while the 72-year-old man's victims might not understand the length of the sentence, he had to work within the limitations set out in law which gives a maximum of five years for crimes of the nature.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone

  • Listen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matter