Dublin father pleads guilty to sex assault on daughter

A west Dublin father will be sentenced early next year for sexually assaulting his daughter.

The 45-year-old man pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to 17 sample charges of indecently assaulting his daughter on dates from 1978 to 1982 at west Dublin addresses.

His guilty pleas came before a jury was sworn in for his trial. He cannot be identified at this stage for legal reasons.

Mr Justice Paul Carney directed the preparation of a victim impact report and remanded him on continuing bail for sentence later when evidence will also be heard.