A former Fine Gael councillor has been sent forward for trial accused of possessing child pornography and immigration charges. 73-year-old Dr Bill Tormey of Glasnevin Avenue, Glasnevin in Dublin 11 was served a book of evidence today.
Tormey is accused of knowingly helping a person enter the state whom he knew was an illegal immigrant or a person who intended to seek asylum.
It allegedly happened on August 4th, 2021 at Terminal 1 in Dublin Airport. He also faces charges of knowingly possessing seven images of child pornography at his home on June 6th 2022.
The former Fine Gael councillor has yet to indicate a plea. Court was told he has been served with a book of evidence and has been sent forward for trial.
Tormey indicated that he had surrendered his passport with Ms. Justice Trease Kelly instructed him not to apply for any other travel documents.
His bail conditions are also that he have no contact, either direct or indirect, with any of the witnesses involved in the case.
He must appear again at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on February 14th. He's been remanded on bail.
Tormey made several unsuccessful attempts to be elected as a TD and senator. He had previously run for office for the Labour party and as an independent.
