Donegal man pleads guilty to sexual offence against protected person

A Donegal man has pleaded guilty to a sexual offence against a protected person.

The man pleaded guilty at Letterkenny Circuit Court to engaging in a sexual act against a protected person knowing that that person is a protected person or being reckless as to whether that person is a protected person.

The offence took place at an address in north Donegal in 2019. A protected person is defined as someone who does not have the capacity to consent to a sexual act.

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Counsel for the accused, Colm Smyth BL, requested a GP’s report and a probation and welfare report. He said the accused has no serious previous convictions.

Judge John Aylmer extended legal aid to cover a GP’s report and probation and welfare report that will assess the suitability of the accused for community service. The case has been adjourned to the next sitting of the court.