A Donegal man charged with the possession of child sexual abuse material has entered a guilty plea.
The man, who is in his 40s and cannot be named at this time, appeared before Letterkenny District Court.
He is charged with the possession of child pornography, contrary to section 14 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017.
Mr Frank Dorrian, the accused man’s solicitor, told the court that a signed plea was being entered. A copy was handed in to the court.
Judge Emile Daly asked the defendant if he understood the charge, that he was entering a guilty plea and that he would not go before the Circuit Court for sentencing in the matter.
The man spoke only to say “yeah” to all three questions.
Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has consented to the accused man being sent forward to Letterkenny Circuit Court.
Judge Daly made an order returning the man for sentencing. Judge Daly administered the alibi warning and made a section 56 order relating to interviews.
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Legal aid was granted to Mr Dorrian and one legal counsel was assigned.
The accused was remanded on continuing bail.