Accused of possessing and distributing child pornography in Laois
The man appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court
A book of evidence was served on a man who is accused of possessing and distributing child pornography.
The man (44), who has a Laois address and cannot be named due to reporting restrictions, is accused of obstructing gardaí and two counts of possessing child pornography images and videos in Laois on February 22, 2025. He is further charged with distributing child pornography on January 24, 2025.
Detective Garda Shane Hunter requested an amendment to one of the charges which was granted.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the obstruction charge was to remain in the district court and the man was being sent forward in relation to the other matters.
“I served the book of evidence on the gentleman. The accused should be sent forward to the present sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting here in Portlaoise,” he stated. He said the book of evidence contained three charges.
Judge Andrew Cody reserved the issue of legal aid and sent the defendant forward to the present sittings of Portlaoise District Court.