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Donegal man (30s) to stand trial for alleged rape of woman
The man, who cannot be named at this stage of proceedings, appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy at Letterkenny District Court
A Donegal man in his 30s is to stand trial for allegedly raping a woman.
The man, who cannot be named at this stage of proceedings, appeared before Judge Ciaran Liddy at Letterkenny District Court.
He is charged with the alleged rape of a female on a date in September, 2023 at an unknown location in Co Donegal.
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The charge is Contrary to Section 48 Offenses against the person Act, 1861 and section 2 of the Criminal Law (Rape) Act, 1981 as amended by section 21 of the Criminal Law (Rape) (Amendment) Act, 1990.
Detective Garda Shaun Paul Barrett gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of the accused.
The court was told that the Director of Public Prosecution had consented to trial by indictment and that time should be allowed for the preparation of a book of evidence in the case.
Solicitor Alison Parke, of PA Dorrian Solicitors, requested legal aid and said her client was a suitable candidate.
She also requested counsel in the case.
Judge Liddy consented to the request and adjourned the case until November 10th next.
Gardai said they had no objection to bail.
Bail conditions included that the accused reside at a named address and that he had no contact either directly or indirectly with the alleged injured party or any witness in the case.
