Man accused of rape and indecent assault

A man appeared in court in charged with rape, attempted rape and indecent assault in Laois.

The man, who is in his late 50s and can’t be identified for legal reasons, is accused of rape, attempted rape and indecent assault on dates between January 1, 1979 and September 30, 1982. 

Detective Garda Michael Lynagh said there were ten charges in total in the Book of Evidence. He said there was consent to bail on condition the defendant has no contact direct or indirect with the alleged injured party. 

Garda Sergeant Michael Tarpey gave evidence of serving the book on the accused. He said the DPP had directed the man be sent forward to the Central  Criminal Court. 

Suzanne Dooner BL requested legal aid for the defendant and two counsel. 

Judge Andrew Cody granted legal aid and sent the defendant forward to the Central Criminal Court.