Naas District Court hears man on Sex Offenders List who did not notify Gardaí is sleeping in car while on bail

Naas District Court heard how a man who is on the Sex Offenders List in the UK is known to be sleeping in a car in Co Kildare.

Last Thursday, the 56-year-old man appeared before Naas District Court, charged with failing to notify Gardaí of his address, under the Sex Offenders Act.

Evidence was heard how the accused is facing a charge of breaching the Sex Offenders Act, 2001.

Garda evidence outlined how the accused was found guilty of being in possession of 'extreme images of children in Wales and Scotland.'

The court heard how he travelled from the UK to Co Kildare and he did not notify Gardaí.

Judge Desmond Zaidan said: "How do people with such serious convictions end up here? The state has to answer questions."

Garda evidence heard how when the Gardaí turned up at the property he was renting, his landlord directed him to leave.

The Garda said: "The landlord told him to leave, two weeks ago, he has not had time to get accommodation."

Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered Gardaí to 'keep an eye on him.'

The court heard that he is signing on to the Garda Station as part of his bail conditions.

Judge Zaidan ordered that he appear again before Naas District Court within eight weeks for DPP directions.