Man before Portlaoise District Court accused of rape
A book of evidence was served on the man at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court
A man appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of sexual assault and rape.
The man(24), who cannot be named for legal reasons, is accused of sexual assault and rape in relation to one woman and two counts of sexual assault in relation to another woman on December 21, 2025.
Garda Lisa Murray gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the DPP had directed that the accused be sent forward to the present sittings of the Central Criminal Court on the four charges. He said there was also consent to the accused being sent forward on a signed plea.
Judge Andrew Gubbins issued an alibi warning and sent the case forward to the present sittings of the Central Criminal Court. He asked if legal aid was sought.
Solicitor Brian Duffy said he was coming on record for Solicitor Philip Meagher. He said there was no application for legal aid.
Judge Gubbins imposed reporting restrictions and remanded the accused on bail.