Kildare man accused of 'raping and sexually assaulting his partner's sister'
Naas District Court was told the alleged incidents are more than two decades old
A Kildare man has appeared before court accused of the alleged rape and sexual assault of a child some years ago.
The man faces four counts of rape and five counts of sexual assault over a period of approximately three years more than 20 years ago.
He denies all the claims.
Detective Garda Paul Feely told Naas District Court there was just one alleged victim, who was aged under 15 years at the time and she is the sister of the defendant’s partner.
The court was also told the offences took place over a three year period.
Det Gda Feely said the defendant replied “not guilty” when charged.
He also alleged that offences took place in the defendant’s car and at various locations in County Kildare.
The garda added he had no objection to bail provided the defendant signs on twice weekly at a named garda station and does not apply for travel documents.
The defendant has surrendered his passport and has provided a phone number that he can be contacted at at all times.
He must also reside at a named address and cannot contact the alleged injured party of any witnesses about the case.
Judge Desmond Zaidan initially adjourned the case.