Cork sexual assault doctor back in court

Doctor James Barry was back in Cork District Court today to face over 200 sexual assault charges arising out of complaints by 38 former patients at his general practice in the city.

Doctor Barry (aged 79), who conducted his practice at Sidney Place, Wellington Road, Cork, and now lives at Lauriston Lodge, Glanmire, Co Cork, faces the prospect of trial by judge and jury on the charges in 2005.