It is also alleged he subsequently sent a copy of the video recordings to one of her relatives in an attempt to corroborate his assertion that the sexual intercourse had been consensual.

Adam Palmer, of Ballyhooleen, Ballinhassig, Co Cork appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court having pleaded guilty to possession of child abuse images.

The 17-year-old has to go forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court automatically for the alleged rape.

The troubled teen later attacked a concerned woman who tried to help another girl getting sick on the side of a road.

The messages, sent by the male teacher to the girls aged 13 and 14, included describing one girl 'as a little ride'