SENTENCING ADJOURNED IN GORT CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CASE

Date Published: 03-May-2012

The sentencing of a Gort man over a child pornography offence is to be adjourned when it comes before the courts later today

Noel Murphy of 2 Sheehaun, Ballysheedy in Gort pleaded guilty when he was arraigned in January

Detective Garda Martin Hogan gave witness evidence that 641 explicit images of category two child pornography were identified after completing a forensic examination of the computer media seized by Gardai during the investigation.

Judge Raymond Groarke raised concerns regarding a psychological report and indicated that the matter would be adjourned to address a number of issues.

The court heard that Murphy who has no previous convictions had come from Dublin to live in Gort in August 2007.

A date for sentencing will be decided by Judge Groarke when the matter comes before the court later today.