30-year-old man charged with sexual exploitation of children

The 31 charges were put to the accused before a hearing at Cork District Court today. File photo

A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with the sexual exploitation of a number of children and the production of child pornography.

Detective Sergeant Simon Grace gave evidence at Cork District Court of charging the man, cautioning him that he did not have to reply but that whatever he might say would be taken down and may be given in evidence.