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Boy remains living in family home with sister he raped and abused
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing on 25 July 2023, a 16‑year‑old boy pleaded guilty to one count of anal rape and two counts of sexual assault against his nine‑year‑old sister. The offences occurred between November 2019 and January 2020, with the anal rape around 12 August 2020. The boy and his sister continue to live in the family home. The case was brought to light when the sister disclosed the abuse to her mother in September 2020, leading to Gardaí, Tusla and a social worker involvement. The boy was taken to hospital for mental health concerns and later returned to the home under a safety plan. He has no prior convictions, is attending a treatment programme for young offenders, and is assessed as low risk of re‑offending. The court adjourned the case to 2 October, noting the need to consider detention carefully and to avoid custodial measures where possible.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Boy remains living in family home with sister he raped and abused. Charges or matters: one count of anal rape on or around August 12, 2020, and two counts of sexual assault on dates between November 2019 and January 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 12, 2020 Incident
- November 2019 Incident
- January 2020 Incident
- September 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-07-25 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of anal rape on or around August 12, 2020, and two counts of sexual assault on dates between November 2019 and January 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Gillane asked the court whether the boy is "not already being punished" due to the existence of the safety plan in the family home and asked that a period of detention be considered as the last resort.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- came voluntarily to the garda station
- the boy attended the garda station
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