Man arrested over child abuse allegations

IRELAND
RTE News

A 76-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into child sexual abuse over a 13 year period.

The man is being detained at Terenure Garda Station pending an appearance at Dublin District Court later this morning.

The man, who worked in a lay position at a church in Dublin, is due to face more than 70 charges.

The abuse is alleged to have occurred between 1977 and 1990.

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