Former scout leader (72) sent for trial on 27 sexual offence charges David Barry remanded on continuing bail to appear at Cork Circuit Criminal Court
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Former scout leader David Barry (72): accused of 26 counts of indecent or sexual assault on eight boys and one count of attempted indecent assault on a ninth boy
A former scout leader has been returned for trial accused of 27 sexual offences against nine boy scouts in Cork city.
David Barry (72) had been charged last month with 26 counts of indecent or sexual assault on eight boys and one count of attempted indecent assault on a ninth boy at locations in Cork on various dates between 1986 and 2005.
Cork pensioner charged with 27 sex offences in relation to alleged abuse of boy scouts
David Barry (72) of Montrose, Firgrove Gardens in Bishopstown, Cork city appeared before Cork District Court today
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Former scout leader David P Barry of the Togher Scout group.
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Former Cork scout leader David Barry charged with sexually assaulting boys
The man was charged with 27 separate counts in respect of nine former boy scouts.
Former scoutmaster David Barry. File picture.
Wed, 16 Dec, 2020 - 13:12
Liam Heylin
A well-known retired Cork businessman and former scout leader has been arrested and charged with 26 historical counts of sexually assaulting boy scouts.
David Barry of Firgrove Gardens, Bishopstown, Cork, was arrested by Detective Garda Gary Duggan and brought before Cork District Court in custody.
“I am so sorry for anyone I hurt,” David Barry replied.
Det. Garda Duggan testified that he arrested David Barry at 7.40am at his home and brought him to Togher garda station at 8.10am where he charged him with 27 separate counts in respect of nine different complainants – former boy scouts.
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Man (70s) charged with 27 sex offences after garda probe into allegations of abuse of former scouts
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File photo. Court room.
File photo. Court room.
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A PENSIONER HAS been charged with 27 sex offences following a probe by gardaí in Cork in to allegations of abuse of former Boy Scouts.
David Barry (72) of Montrose, Firgrove Gardens in Bishopstown, Cork city appeared before Cork District Court today where he was charged with 26 counts of indecent or sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault.
Retired businessman released on bail following investigation into allegations of abuse by former boy scouts in Cork A retired businessman has been released on bail after he was charged with a total of 27 sexual offences following an investigation by gardai into allegations of abuse by former boy scouts in Cork.
David Barry with an address in Bishopstown was brought today before Cork District Court today where he was charged with a total of 26 counts of indecent or sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault.
Det Garda Duggan told the court that when he asked the 72-year-old if he had anything to say in reply to the 27 charges, he replied after caution No, I don t - I am so sorry for anyone I hurt.