This article is from page 14 of the 2013-10-22 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 14 JPG
A BOOK of evidence is due to be served next month on a 48-year-old man charged with possession of child pornography.
The man, who cannot be named by order of the court, made his second appearance at Ennis District Court on Wednesday.
It is alleged that the man, on dates unknown in September 2009 in an area of Clare, did knowingly have in his possession child pornography, to wit, five images of a child under the age of 17, engaged in illicit sexual activity or witness to illicit sexual activity.
Inspector Michael Gallagher told the court the book of evidence was not ready and the State required a further four weeks.
Judge Patrick Durcan granted an extension of time for service of the book of evidence.
Defence solicitor Daragh Hassett applied for reporting restrictions previously placed on the case to continue to apply. Last month, Judge Durcan approved a defence application for the identity of the accused, his address and the location of the alleged offence not to be reported on.
On Wednesday, Judge Durcan said reporting restrictions still apply to the case.
The man was remanded on continuing bail to appear again at Ennis District Court on November 13.