Latest news with #GardaNationalProtectiveServicesBureau
Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
Man (70s) arrested after extradition from US
The man landed in Ireland around 5am on Tuesday morning The man will appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice this morning. A man in his 70s will appear in court to face criminal charges in Dublin today after he was extradited from the US this morning. The man landed in Ireland around 5am on Tuesday morning after being extradited from the US after a request by gardaí and was brought to a garda station in the capital. He will appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice at 10:30am this morning. "Following an extradition from the United States of America at the request of the Irish authorities, a male (70s) was arrested by Gardaí attached to the Garda National Protective Services Bureau this morning, Tuesday 22nd July 2025 and is being brought before a sitting at the Criminal Courts of Justice at approximately 10:30am,' a garda spokesperson confirmed. More to follow..
Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
Former prominent sports figure charged over 79 alleged sexual offences against minors
The 77-year-old appeared before Dublin District Court this morning A former prominent sports industry figure has appeared in court charged with over 70 sexual offences against minors in south Dublin spanning over a decade. The 77-year-old appeared before Dublin District Court this morning after being extradited from the United States overnight. He was remanded in custody with a judge told he 'urgently' needs dentures as he cannot eat without them. Wearing a green jumper and shorts, the accused was in a wheelchair and was pushed into court by a prison officer. The defendant cannot be identified as he has a legal right to anonymity once he is charged and appears before a court. Garda Sergeant Amy Kelly said she arrested the accused at 5.56am at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 following his extradition from the United States and conveyed him to Ballymun Garda station. She said the accused was charged with 79 offences and made some replies when cautioned, but these were not read out in court. The accused faces 78 charges of indecent assault, and one count of attempted rape, relating to alleged offences committed in Dublin between 1971 and 1981. The complainants in the case were all juveniles at the time of the alleged incidents. Sergeant Kelly applied for a remand in custody until next week, with the court told that there was no application for bail at this time. The Criminal Courts of Justice. News in 90 Seconds - July 22nd Judge Michelle Finan was also informed that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has directed that the accused should face trial on indictment before the Central Criminal Court. Legal aid was also granted to the accused after the court was told he is not working and has no assets. The defence also applied for medical assistance to be given to the defendant in custody, saying he has no dentures or hearing aid after being returned from the United States. The defence said the accused 'can't eat' as he has no dentures, and requested that he 'urgently' needs these to eat. The former sports figure will appear before Cloverhill district court next Tuesday, July 29, at 10.30 am. The defendant was charged following a lengthy investigation by the Garda National Protective Services Bureau. In a statement gardai said: 'Following an extradition from the United States of America at the request of the Irish authorities, a male (70s) was arrested by Gardaí attached to the Garda National Protective Services Bureau this morning, Tuesday 22nd July 2025 and is being brought before a sitting at the Criminal Courts of Justice at approximately 10:30am,' a garda spokesperson confirmed.'
The Journal
a day ago
- The Journal
George Gibney arrives back in Ireland after extradition from the US
FORMER OLYMPIC SWIMMING coach George Gibney has arrived back in Ireland after an extradition from the US. It is understood he was taken to a garda station following his return. Advertisement In a statement this morning, the Garda Press Office outlined that a man in his 70s is currently being detained at a garda station in Dublin. A Garda spokesperson said the man will appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice later this morning. The man was arrested by gardaí attached to the Garda National Protective Services Bureau this morning. The division investigates allegations including sexual offences. 'Following an extradition from the United States of America at the request of the Irish authorities, a male (70s) was arrested by Gardaí attached to the Garda National Protective Services Bureau this morning, Tuesday 22nd July 2025 and is being brought before a sitting at the Criminal Courts of Justice at approximately 10:30am,' the Garda spokesperson said. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
South Wales Guardian
a day ago
- South Wales Guardian
George Gibney due in Dublin court after being extradited from US
The 77-year-old, who was accompanied by Irish police on the flight, is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice to face criminal charges on Tuesday morning. Gardai said that a man aged in his 70s, who was extradited from the US, was arrested by members of the Garda National Protective Services Bureau on Tuesday and is being detained at a Dublin Garda station. Mr Gibney was arrested on foot of an Irish extradition warrant in Florida earlier this month. He has been charged with 78 counts of indecent assault and one charge of attempted rape against four minor females aged between eight and 15 years at the time of the alleged offences. Two weeks ago, a US judge ordered the extradition of Mr Gibney at the request of Irish authorities. US magistrate Judge Daniel Irick made the order at a hearing in Florida earlier in July. The decision came after Mr Gibney had agreed to be extradited from the US to stand trial over multiple sex offence charges. In court documents, it stated that Mr Gibney is sought by the Irish Government, which has filed charges against him and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Mr Gibney, who had sex offence charges against him dismissed in the 1990s, has lived in the US for years.
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Glasgow Times
George Gibney due in Dublin court after being extradited from US
The 77-year-old, who was accompanied by Irish police on the flight, is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice to face criminal charges on Tuesday morning. Gardai said that a man aged in his 70s, who was extradited from the US, was arrested by members of the Garda National Protective Services Bureau on Tuesday and is being detained at a Dublin Garda station. Mr Gibney was arrested on foot of an Irish extradition warrant in Florida earlier this month. He has been charged with 78 counts of indecent assault and one charge of attempted rape against four minor females aged between eight and 15 years at the time of the alleged offences. Two weeks ago, a US judge ordered the extradition of Mr Gibney at the request of Irish authorities. US magistrate Judge Daniel Irick made the order at a hearing in Florida earlier in July. The decision came after Mr Gibney had agreed to be extradited from the US to stand trial over multiple sex offence charges. In court documents, it stated that Mr Gibney is sought by the Irish Government, which has filed charges against him and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Mr Gibney, who had sex offence charges against him dismissed in the 1990s, has lived in the US for years.
