Strict bail terms set in sexually exploiting a child case

A 29-year-old man who was intercepted by gardaí while allegedly on his way to a hotel to have sex with a boy last Monday, has been remanded in continuing custody with consent to bail.

The man gave an undertaking in court to abide by a number of strict bail conditions, including that, he notify gardaí 48 hours prior to moving address; give officers 12 hours’ notice of travelling within the State; specify the route of his journeys; and give gardaí his reasons for travelling.

He also gave an under- taking to surrender his passport and all telecommunications equipment, including mobile phones with internet access.