Garda convicted of possessing images and videos of children being sexually abused brings appeal

Joseph O'Connor of west Dublin had pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to five counts of possessing child pornography at his home on dates between July 30 and August 2, 2011.

A garda convicted of possessing images and videos of children being subjected to sexual abuse must wait to hear the outcome of an appeal against his conviction.

Joseph O'Connor (58) of west Dublin had pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to five counts of possessing child pornography at his home on dates between July 30 and August 2, 2011.