Ex-Christian Brother charged with indecent abuse of six men at school in 1970s

A former teacher and Christian Brother has been charged with 60 counts of indecent assaults at a Dublin school around 50 years ago.

Jack Manning (87), with an address at a nursing home at Dunsink Lane, Blanchardstown, Dublin, was remanded on bail on Friday.

Mr Manning was charged with indecently assaulting six males on various dates in the mid-1970s.

The incidents allegedly occurred at CBS Westland Row, South Cumberland Street, Dublin 2.

The pensioner has nine charges involving one complainant: 12 charges against the second male, 12 against the third, three charges against the fourth, 12 charges against the fifth, and another 12 charges against the sixth alleged injured party.

There was no objection to bail during his hearing before Judge Fiona Brennan at Dublin District Court.

She ordered the accused to appear again on March 15th for the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to complete a book of evidence which gardai must serve on him before a trial order is granted.

The DPP has directed the trial on indictment in the Circuit Court.

Mr Manning has yet to indicate a plea.

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, you can call the national 24-hour Rape Crisis Helpline at 1800-77 8888, access text service and webchat options at drcc.ie/services/helpline/ or visit Rape Crisis Help.