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BreakingNews.ie
22-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (68) found with over 900 images of child sexual abuse avoids jail
A man found in possession of over 900 images of child sexual abuse material told gardaí it became a challenge to access this material. Joseph Doyle (68), of Vesey Mews, Monkstown, Co Dublin, pleaded guilty to possession of child sexual abuse material, known in law as child pornography, on May 27th, 2019. Advertisement He was handed a two-year sentence, suspended in full on strict conditions on Thursday. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that the Garda Online Child Exploitation Unit were notified by international colleagues about a particular IP address linked to Doyle's address. Doyle was present when gardaí searched his home. He was co-operative, made admissions after caution to gardaí and provided usernames and passwords. Two laptops, two external hard drives and a desktop PC were among the devices seized by gardaí. Advertisement An investigating garda told Caroline Latham BL, prosecuting, that 954 images of child sexual abuse material were found on two devices – a laptop and a PC. The court heard that 220 of the 954 images were in the most serious category of a child sexual nature. 580 images were categorised as child exposure, and 216 were of child anime. Doyle was arrested by arrangement. During interview, he told gardaí that he had an issue with pornography, as well as problems with drugs and drink. He described having an 'inquisitive nature' and said it became a 'challenge' as it was very difficult to access this type of material. Advertisement Doyle said he was shocked when they arrived but felt some relief and apologised. He has no previous convictions and has not come to Garda attention since. The garda agreed with Justin McQuaid BL, defending, that his client was co-operative, entered an early guilty plea, and expressed remorse during interview. The garda agreed that it had been almost six years between the date of the offence and the sentence hearing. It was also accepted that there is no suggestion of distribution or sharing of the material. Advertisement Imposing sentence, Judge Martin Nolan said, 'unfortunately, this is a well-trodden crime in these courts'. He noted the evidence was that the defendant 'expanded quite a lot of energy to get these images' and that 'thankfully', it is 'not easy to acquire' with the defendant having to 'expand time and energy' to access the material. Judge Nolan noted the precedents of the Court of Appeal, which indicate that a non-custodial sentence should be considered in the absence of aggravating factors including distribution. The court heard Doyle is retired and has a long work history. Ireland Former scout leader jailed after one of his victim... Read More Letters from Doyle, One in Four and a testimonial were handed to the court. Mr McQuaid asked the court to take into account his client's admissions, co-operation and efforts towards rehabilitation. He suggested that his client had 'perfect mitigation,' and his letter demonstrated his remorse, insight and personal responsibility for his wrongdoing. Mr McQuaid asked the court to take into account the public odium associated with this offence, the time taken for the case to come to court and that his client will be on the sex offenders' register.
Irish Times
13-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Times
Monkstown cafe hit with temporary closure over ‘extensive' rodent droppings
A delicatessen in Monkstown, south Co Dublin, was served with a temporary closure order last month after HSE officers found there was a 'grave and immediate danger to food safety'. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said the Greenville Deli at 45 Monkstown Avenue was closed after the HSE's health inspector discovered widespread rodent droppings in cupboards, in a food storage room, behind the 'kick boards' in the deli area and in a display cabinet used for storing disposable and ceramic containers for sauces and cutlery. The closure order noted 'inadequate cleaning and disinfectant evidenced by extensive mouse droppings' and said 'rodent droppings are evident on the cleaning cloths in cupboards'. The closure order was imposed on April 15th, but was lifted two days later on April 17th following a further inspection of the premises. READ MORE The HSE also imposed a closure order on Namaste Indian Cuisine, with an address at 88/89 King Street North, Smithfield, Dublin 7, and on the Rio Latte Bar, a restaurant/cafe, Unit 7, Park Shopping Centre, Prussia Street, Dublin 7. At Namaste Cuisine the HSE found 'evidence of serious inappropriate personal hygiene practices being carried out on the premises'. It gave the example of 'faecal matter smeared on the wall of the staff sanitary facility, after staff had used it', saying the wall was 'stained from the faecal matter'. The authority also said the chef and owner were not wearing clean protective clothing during food preparation and there was evidence of grime, grit and debris in all sinks, both in the upper kitchen and the lower food room. The closure order was imposed on Namaste Cuisine on April 25th. The Rio Latte Bar was closed after a HSE inspector found a lack of documentation relating to the food safety and determined 'the layout and design of the food preparation area did not permit adequate maintenance, cleaning and/or disinfection.' The closure order was imposed on April 15th, but was lifted on April 17th. A closure order was imposed on Soul Bakery, Unit L5, in Ballymount Industrial Estate, Dublin 12, on April 8th. It was lifted on April 14th. Outside Dublin, a closure order was imposed on the food storage and preparation area at The City Arms Gastro Bar Bistro at 50 High Street, Waterford. The closure order was imposed on April 30th, but lifted on May 2nd. Bojon Spices at Summerhill Road, Dunboyne, Co Meath, received a closure order on April 25th. It was lifted on May 2nd. Barne Lodge restaurant/cafe in Rathkeevan, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, was handed one on April 17th that was lifted two days later. Greg Dempsey, chief executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, said food businesses are legally required to ensure the food they serve customers is safe to eat.
Belfast Telegraph
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Derby rivals Ulster Elks and Pegasus lock horns in mouth-watering Play-Off Quarter-Final duel
It is the hosts who come into the weekend as hot favourites having finished six points and two places ahead of their Belfast rivals in the regular season. Meanwhile, of the 2024/25 season's previous four meetings, it is Joel Cathcart's side who come out on top with two wins and two draws. However, Elks come into the tie with just one win in their previous three outings, beating Pembroke Wanderers 1-0 on the last day of the season with a Zahra Lowry strike. In contrast, Pegasus won three of their previous four League games, with a Katie McKee strike earning a 1-0 win on the last day of the season to secure their Play-Off spot. Elsewhere, Banbridge are also in Quarter-Final action as they host Avoca in the men's section of the competition. The 2023/24 EYHL champions finished the regular season in third place, ending the season with a 3-1 defeat to Monkstown two weeks previously. Looking to bounce back, they take on an Avoca outfit they have already beaten twice in the 2024/25 season with an aggregate score of 9-2. The sides last met back in February when four goals from Johnny McKee were added to by Peter Brown and Phillip Brown (2) strikes that sealed a comfortable win for the Ulster side. In the EYHL2, Cookstown, Portadown and Queen's University could all earn promotion as they contest their Semi-Final clashes. In the men's section, Cookstown take on Cork Harlequins in Dublin with the mid-Ulster side looking to return to the EYHL after two seasons in the Premier League. The Ulster Premier League champions finished the group stages with an almost faultless record, winning seven of their eight group games and scoring an outstanding 37 goals. Forward Greg Allen was also in sensational form in the group, scoring 10 goals, and his side will be relying on him once more today as they take on the Munster champions for a place in the EYHL in the 2025/26 season. In the women's section, Queen's take on Monkstown, hoping to cap off an impressive 2024/25 season. In the midst of a successful season, Simon Bell's side finished the domestic League unbeaten to win the Legacy Wealth Management Premier League for a second consecutive term, wrapping up their invincible campaign with a 3-0 win over Mossley in midweek. Two goals from Ellie Edwards and a Zoe Wilson strike sealed the win and continued their fine form in their push for promotion. They now face a Monkstown side who came second in Pool A behind Ulster outfit Portadown and are led by Chloe Watkins, who scored three goals in the group stages of the competition. The final game of the weekend sees Portadown just one win away from promotion, and they face a Corinthians side who knocked them out of the Irish Senior Cup with a shoot-out victory in February.
