Man jailed for two years for sexually abusing niece

The man pleaded guilty at Central Criminal Court to eight counts of sexually assaulting his niece at various locations in Co Offaly on dates between 2004 and 2008.The assaults happened at the girl's grandparents' home and involved inappropriate touching, making her perform oral sex and showing her pornography.

While reading her victim impact statement, the now 26-year-old held a framed photo of herself aged six and told the court she was"a cheery, happy and friendly child, which makes it harder for me to accept that that little six-year-old was hiding everything that happened to her". She said she was asked by family members if she was sure she wanted to pursue the case and was told to move on with her life."Because that is what I am doing and I’m doing it as I process the abuse."The court heard the man now worked in finance in London.His partner also told the court about the difficulties they will have in the future as a result of his convictions and being on the sex offenders register.

The judge said the abuse had dominated her childhood and she had to live with the silence and isolation and mental trauma for years afterwards and involved a complete breach of trust.

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