This article is from page 6 of the 2013-09-03 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 6 JPG
A 33-YEAR-OLD man from County Clare has been charged with possession of child pornography, and is to appear again at Ennis District Court tomorrow (Wednesday).
The accused, who cannot be named by order of the court, was before a special sitting of Kilrush District Court on Friday. He is accused of possessing images of naked boys.
Supt Seamus Nolan requested reporting restrictions be imposed, as he said the investigation was continuing.
The Kilrush Superintendent said that identifying the accused, or the location of the alleged offence, would impede the continuing inquiry.
The accused man was charged, that on June 28 at a location in Co Clare, he did knowingly have in his possession child pornography featuring naked male images, contrary to section 6(1) of the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act 1998.
Solicitor for the man William Cahir made an application for free legal aid, which was granted by District Court Judge Eugene O’Kelly.
There was no application for bail but the accused reserved his position in relation to the matter.
He was remanded in custody.