Gardaí investigate allegations of rape and coercion against prominent Kerry man

The man’s wife has alleged she was raped and coerced into attending sex parties involving cocaine, according to reports

Garda headquarters confirmed that gardaí are investigating a report of an alleged incident in the Killarney area of Co Kerry.

A public figure in Kerry is under investigation after his wife alleged that he raped her and coerced her into taking part in cocaine-fuelled sex parties.

The man, who is well known and widely respected in Kerry, has also appeared on national media on numerous occasions.

His identity cannot be published for legal reasons.

Kerry’s Eye, which first reported the story, said the man was not arrested and had agreed to co-operate with gardaí.

The man’s wife made allegations to gardaí in recent weeks that her husband had raped her, the newspaper reported. She also alleged that he hosted orgies and supplied cocaine to those attending. She further alleged that she was coerced into non-consensual sexual acts and participation in the gatherings.

Garda headquarters confirmed that gardaí are investigating a report of an alleged incident in the Killarney area of Co Kerry.

“As this is an ongoing investigation, no further information is available at this time,” garda headquarters said.

The specialist Garda Protective Services Unit is also involved in the investigation.