David Barry (72), a retired businessman and former scout leader, appeared before Judge Olann Kelleher at Cork District Court. The defendant, with an address at Montrose, Firgrove Gardens, Bishopstown, Cork, is charged with the alleged sexual assault of a then-15-year-old boy scout. Mr O'Donnabháin said the case should be joined with other matters currently due before Cork Circuit Criminal Court. Mr Barry has already been remanded to appear before Cork Circuit Criminal Court at the April sittings on a total of 26 counts of indecent or sexual assault. Cork Circuit Criminal Court will deal with the matters when jury trials recommence following the ending of the Level 5 Covid-19 lockdown.

Source: Irish Independent March 31, 2021 13:49 UTC