Ex-Defence Forces member to be sentenced for possessing child abuse material

The accused had told gardaí he had been sexually abused by his father as a child, and his father had been prosecuted for this

Judge Greally noted that the defendant is engaged in counselling, but said there would be a benefit in an independent risk assessment. File picture: iStock

A former member of the Defence Forces who pleaded guilty to possession of child abuse material has had his case adjourned for an independent risk assessment to be carried out before sentencing.

Adrian Short (45) of Corbetstown, Killucan, Co. Westmeath, pleaded guilty to possession of seven images and 14 videos of child pornography at Griffeen Glen Drive, Lucan, Co. Dublin, on March 29, 2021.