Electronic engineer Mark Barlow, 61, of Clonlost, Kilucan, Co. Westmeath, was arrested following a series of disturbing online chats with an undercover police officer in Yorkshire about fantasies involving young girls and toddlers.

Josh Fitzpatrick (25) was remanded in custody by Judge Keenan Johnson at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court on Tuesday evening.

Aaron Catchpole (31) was arrested on Thursday morning