Man (70s) faces 81 new allegations of sexual assault at Kildare court
It will be alleged the female victim was aged between 12 and 18
A man now aged in his 70s, is facing 81 new allegations of assault.
He appeared before a Naas District Court sitting having made a similar appearance when he was charged with 82 counts of sexual assault.
Some 81 of the original allegations were withdrawn at the second hearing and 81 new charges were presented.
Detective Christine Brady said the man made no reply when charged and she added she gave him a copy of each sheet.
She said it will be alleged that the female victim was a neighbour and the incidents took place between February 1982 and September 1988 when she was aged between 12 and 18 years.
Asked about the nature of the assaults, the garda said there was touching of breasts and the vaginal area.
The court also heard that the defendant was friendly with the parents of the girl and most of the offences took place at her house.
Det Gda Brady said the girl made a complaint as an adult.
The matter was adjourned by Judge Zaidan.