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A WEST Clare man accused of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault over a three-year period appeared in court in Kilrush on Tuesday.
The man who cannot be named for legal reasons was charged with two counts of rape of a female under Sec- tion 4 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act 1990 on dates unknown between, and including, July 1, 2009 and November 26, 2012 in the West Clare area.
He was also charged with four counts of sexual assault contrary to Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act 1990 as amended by Section 37 of the Sex Offenders Act 2001.
Garda Patrick Costelloe told the court that the defendant made no reply when he was charged and cautioned.
The defendant was released on his own bail subject to a number of conditions. He must reside at a named address, sign on at Kilrush Garda Station three times a week.
Additionally he have no contact with the alleged injured party or her family members.
He was also obliged to surrender his passport.
Superintendent Seamus Nolan told the court that directions on the case are to be sent to the Central Criminal Court and the Book of Evidence should be served by April 15.