Former RTÉ producer Kieran Creaven charged with 17 child abuse offences

Former RTÉ producer Kieran Creaven (pictured) appeared at Dublin District Court before Judge Bryan Smyth.

Former RTÉ producer Kieran Creaven been charged with 17 child abuse offences in Ireland and outside the State.

The 58-year-old was arrested at his home at Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin on Thursday morning. He was charged at 8.15am with 17 offences.