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Patrick Harte, 84, faces sentencing for 89 counts of abuse against 32 boys during 1967–1986 as a Dublin teacher.
Patrick Harte, 84, is set to be sentenced on March 18, 2026, after being convicted of 89 counts of sexual and indecent assault on 32 boys between 1967 and 1986 while working as a teacher in Dublin.
The latest trial added 17 convictions, with victims describing repeated abuse, including being lured to Harte’s desk for fondling, sometimes with a leather strap, and one reporting up to 50 incidents in a single year.
A 1978 complaint was ignored, and victims said the abuse caused lasting mental health issues, addiction, and damaged relationships.
Harte, who denies all allegations, has previously received prison terms totaling over 11 years.
Sentencing was delayed after he raised unrelated issues during the hearing.
Patrick Harte, de 84 años, se enfrenta a ser sentenciado por 89 cargos de abuso contra 32 niños entre 1967 y 1986 como maestro de Dublín.