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flag An Irish man, 78, sentenced to six years in prison for five sexual assaults on his four-year-old granddaughter, confessed after she disclosed the abuse during a bedtime story.

flag A 78-year-old Irish man was sentenced to six years in prison, with 18 months suspended, for sexually abusing his four-year-old granddaughter five times in early 2022. flag The abuse was revealed when the child told her mother during a bedtime story, leading the grandfather to initially deny it before confessing. flag The family moved and changed schools to escape him. flag The child’s father described lasting trauma, including nightmares, anxiety, and regression, while criticizing the lack of therapeutic support due to fears that her statements could be used in court, unlike the offender who received medical care. flag The court considered the man’s age, health, and lack of prior convictions. flag The victim’s identity is protected. flag Support is available via the Rape Crisis Helpline.

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