The trial of three men and four women accused of sexually abusing three children in Munster has opened before a jury. The seven accused, who cannot be named for legal reasons, include the parents, grandmother and several aunts and uncles of the three main child complainants. The accused range in ages from 27 to 57 and live in various locations in Munster. The Central Criminal Court heard that both parents are also accused of wilfully neglecting another two of their children. He said the children have two further younger brothers who will not give evidence and a younger sister who is not relevant to the case.

Source: The Irish Times May 31, 2021 13:12 UTC