A man accused of historical sex abuse offences has been served with a book of evidence by prosecutors and sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court in Dublin.
The man, who cannot be named due to the nature of the charges, is aged in his 70s and faces 79 allegations relating to the sexual abuse of four girls in Ireland during the 1970s and 1980s.
The accused made his second appearance before the Dublin District Court in the Criminal Courts of Justice this morning.
Judge Michele Finan granted a return for trial order at the request of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The charges include 78 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape. The offences allegedly occurred at various locations in Co Dublin, including Dún Laoghaire, Killiney, and Blackrock, between 1971 and 1981.
At the time, the girls were minors aged between eight and 15. He was extradited from the US a week ago.
The man has not yet entered a plea. He was remanded in custody, and no bail application was made.
Legal aid has been granted, with the defence stating that he is not working and has no assets.
The date for his next hearing before the Central Criminal Court has yet to be set.
Gardaí charged him on 22 July, at the instruction of the DPP, after he returned from the US.
