Man accused of wilful neglect of two children over four-year period

Accused was arrested and brought before in-camera hearing at Cork District Court

Judge adjourned the case until September 12 for preparation and service of a book of evidence, with the accused on bail. File picture: Larry Cummins

A 36-year-old man accused of neglect of two children — a boy and a girl — over a four-year period was arrested and brought before an in-camera hearing at Cork District Court.

Garda Claire McCarthy charged the defendant with counts related to the years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 under the Children’s Act.