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Offender previously caught with child abuse material is jailed for further possession

Summary

Lorcan Fahey, 42, of Saint John Street, Blackpits, Dublin 8, was sentenced to 15 months' imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography. The offence involved three images and eight movie files of abuse material found at his home on 30 May 2020. Fahey had a prior conviction for the same offence a decade earlier. During the Garda search, 11 items were seized, including two smartphones. The material depicted boys and girls aged two to 17, some naked and some in sexual activity. Fahey admitted he could not see his child again but did not elaborate further. He has a nine‑year‑old son and was registered as a sex offender, required to meet reporting obligations for ten years. The judge noted his cooperation and willingness to undergo therapy, but imposed custodial time for the repeat offence.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Offender previously caught with child abuse material is jailed for further possession. Charges or matters: being in possession of child pornography at his home on May 30, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 30, 2020 Incident
• August 2020 Other
• 2022-10-10 Publication

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