He was acquitted by the jury on charges of allegedly raping the complainant and of one count of allegedly sexually assaulting this complainant's sister.

Mr Justice Tony Hunt described it as a “repugnant feature” of the case that his “own flesh and blood [was] abused in a massive breach of trust”

Judge Dara Hayes said it was clear that the man’s behaviour had “a considerable impact” on the teenager. He said it represented a “serious breach of trust”.

The couple who cannot be named by order of the court are suing for nervous shock over the death of their daughter four years ago

Ms Justice Melanie Greally said the court has a duty to make sure there is a fair trial.

The Dublin man pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm, making threats to kill or cause serious harm and breach of a protection order on August 19th, 2022