Father in Munster abuse trial: 'I'd nearly go without fags to get kids what they wanted'

Six family members deny abuse of three children

A father accused of abusing and neglecting his children told gardaí that his kids “had everything they wanted”, a trial of six people has heard.

When asked by gardaí what a parent's first job is, the father replied that it is to protect their child, the Central Criminal Court trial heard on Tuesday.