Nine-year sentence for 'skilful and careful' sex predator

A “skilful and careful predator” who sexually abused his daughter, cousin and young sister-in-law has been given a nine-year sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court by Judge Patrick McCartan.

The 43-year-old man, who can not be named to protect the identity of his victims, pleaded guilty to sample counts of sexual assault and indecent assault against his daughter in the family home and a friend’s house on dates between 1998 and 2003.