Clare man jailed for having sexually obscene video calls with who he thought was a girl, 14

Gardaí were contacted by a group in the UK which seeks out people who attempt to communicate with children by creating decoys

Judge Nolan sentenced Patrick McInerney to three years in prison with the final 18 months suspended on strict conditions. File picture

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A Clare man who engaged in sexually obscene video calls with who he believed was a 14-year-old girl has been jailed for 18 months.