Headmaster admits sex abuse of boys

A school headmaster has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing nine boys over a 26-year period

A school headmaster has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing nine boys over a 26-year period. The 63-year-old Dublin man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 14 sample counts of gross indecency and indecent assault committed between 1969 and 1995. There were 113 counts on the indictment.

Judge Frank O'Donnell said he required victim impact reports and remanded the accused on continuing bail until July 1st.