A man is jailed for 11 years after sexually abusing and raping his 10-year-old niece while he was babysitting her, according to multiple Irish news outlets. The court hears that the offences take place in a context of trust within the family, with the man acting as the child’s caregiver. One report states that the judge describes the abuse as deliberate and calculated, reflecting the offender’s exploitation of the victim’s age and vulnerability. Another outlet includes details from a victim-impact statement in which the girl says the man used her innocence and trust against her. The reporting across sources focuses on the duration of the custodial sentence and the circumstances of the attack, including the fact that the rape occurred when the victim was in the offender’s care as a babysitter. No sources provide additional information in the excerpts beyond the sentence and the court’s characterisation of how the abuse was carried out, with reporting centred on the conviction, sentencing, and the victim’s statements.