No increase in jail term for Cork man who sexually exploited girl, 14, with Down’s syndrome

Court of Appeal refused appeal by Director of Public Prosecution to have Michael O'Regan's seven-month jail term for the offence increased

Michael O'Regan, 43, of Assumption Place, Clonakilty, Co Cork, had pleaded guilty to the sexual exploitation offence contrary to section 3 of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act. Picture: iStock

The State has failed in a bid to increase the seven-month term given to a man who asked a 14-year-old girl with Down’s syndrome to send him pictures of her breasts.

Michael O'Regan, 43, of Assumption Place, Clonakilty, Co Cork, had pleaded guilty to the sexual exploitation offence contrary to section 3 of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act at a hearing at Clonmel Circuit Criminal Court.