West Donegal man seems in court docket for possession of kid abuse materials

A West Donegal man has appeared in court docket to reaffirm a responsible plea for the possession of kid abuse materials.

Michael Gillespie, with an tackle at 16 Braad, Kincasslagh, was earlier than Letterkenny Circuit Courtroom this week.

The 74-year-old had been despatched ahead from the District Courtroom on a signed plea of responsible.

At yesterday’s sitting of the Circuit Courtroom, Gillespie appeared to affirm his plea.

The accused spoke solely to tell Choose John Aylmer that he was pleading responsible to the cost.

The accused pleaded responsible to knowingly possessing baby pornography photographs on June 2, 2021. The offence is opposite to Part 6.1 of the Baby Trafficking and Pornography Act, 1998.

Barrister for Gillespie, Ms Fiona Crawford BL, instructed by solicitor Mr Patsy Gallagher, requested the court docket to place the matter again to permit for the preparation of a probation and welfare report.

She mentioned her shopper is a 74-year-old man and requested {that a} psychological report even be ready.

Ms Crawford knowledgeable the court docket that reporting restrictions had been imposed when the matter was earlier than the District Courtroom. Choose Aylmer queried the restrictions and Ms Crawford mentioned an utility was made and acceded to.

Barrister for the State, Ms Patricia McLaughlin BL, mentioned she didn’t imagine there was any foundation for the restrictions and Choose Aylmer agreed, that means Gillespie will be recognized.

The case was adjourned to the October sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Courtroom.

West Donegal man seems in court docket for possession of kid abuse materials was final modified: June twenty seventh, 2023 by Workers Author