Ex-Defence Forces member gets suspended sentence for having 'extreme' child abuse material

Adrian Short must remain under the supervision of the probation services for 16 months also continue to attend counselling as directed

Judge Greally sentenced Adrian Short to 16 months in prison, suspended in full. File picture

A former member of the Irish Defence Forces has been given a 16-month suspended sentence for the possession of child abuse material.

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.