91-Year-Old Man Gets Legal Aid for Old Assault Charges

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

A 91-year-old man in County Clare, facing eight indecent assault charges from the 1970s, has been granted legal aid despite having significant savings — because those funds are entirely consumed by his essential nursing care. His defense team emphasized his limited social welfare and dwindling finances, leading the judge to approve representation for both solicitor and barrister ahead of his July 7th trial. Unable to attend the hearing himself due to mobility issues, he relies on family for transport — a logistical hurdle previously accommodated in court proceedings. Support the show:Get a…