A midlands factory worker has been jailed for having sexual abuse images and videos of children, including a nine-month-old baby, on his phone. Judge Keenan Johnson took into account the effects on victims and how the accused had the material for sexual gratification. Det Garda John Divilly told the court the accused was arrested as a passenger in another car during a suspected drugs seizure. However, while in Garda custody, he handed over his mobile phone, along with the pin to access its contents. The graphic material showed children mainly aged from two to 13 years, engaged in sexual acts, and being abused by adults.

Source: The Irish Times January 24, 2026 01:04 UTC