Outrage as sex attacker avoids jail term

A judge who controversially jailed a businessman for six years for a garlic import scam has let a sex attacker walk free from court.

Judge Martin Nolan freed car dealer Aidan Farrington, aged 45, who abused his two adult nieces on three separate occasions, saying the publication of his name was punishment enough.

The Rape Crisis Network Ireland has criticised the decision and said the case highlighted the need for sentencing guidelines.