Young man, in his 20,s Admits to Sexually Assaulting young Girls, in Mullingar Court. He cannot be Named, for Legal Reasons. Why did Case, stayed in the District Court, has many Questions?

Judge Owens accepted jurisdiction, meaning the case could be disposed of in the District Court.

This, she said, was based on two main overriding factors, namely to determine the pattern of offences outlined and whether there was any evidence that suggested an escalation in the nature of the offending.

Judge Owens remanded the accused in continuing custody to appear back via video link on October 3 for the purposes of sentencing.