Man released following questioning over inciting a child to engage in sexual activity in Kilkenny

A man in his fifties has been released from garda custody following an incident in North Kilkenny on Saturday.

The man was arrested under section 10 of the Sexual Offences Amendment Act 2010 on Saturday afternoon.

He was detained and questioned in relation to the exploitation of a child. 

Section 10 of the Act makes it an offence for a person  aged 18 or over, intentionally to cause or incite a child aged under 16 to engage in sexual activity.

Where the child is aged 13 or over, but under 16, the prosecution must prove that the suspect did not reasonably believe that he was 16 or over.

The man was released without charge and a file is being prepared for the DPP.