Jury in Offaly rape trial continue deliberations

The jury in the trial of an Offaly farmer charged with raping and sexually assaulting his niece over an eight year period has started its deliberations at the Central Criminal Court.

The man pleaded not guilty at the start of his trial to a total of 44 charges - 27 of rape on dates from 1992 to 1998, and 17 of indecent and sexual assault on dates from 1990 to 1995.