A Donegal man faces a trial for alleged sexual offences against a girl under the age of 17.<\/p>\n
The man, who is in his 40s and cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Letterkenny District Court.<\/p>\n
Detective Sergeant Sean Paul Barrett gave evidence of arresting the man under section 10 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 for the purpose of charge.<\/p>\n
The man made no reply to two charges when they were put to him, the court heard.<\/p>\n
The man is charged with offences which are alleged to have occurred on a date in April 2023.<\/p>\n
He is charged with engaging in a sexual act, vaginal sex, with a child under the age of 17, contrary to section 3 (1) of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act, 2006.<\/p>\n
The accused faces a similar charge relating to an alleged act of oral sex.<\/p>\n
Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has consented for the matter to be sent forward to the Circuit Court.<\/p>\n
The man was represented by solicitor Mr Patsy Gallagher.<\/p>\n
Bail was granted on condition that the man not interfere with the alleged injured party or any witnesses in the case and provide a telephone number on which he must be contactable at all times.<\/p>\n
Judge Emile Daly adjourned the matter until April 13 for the service of a book of evidence. <\/p>\n
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