The 33-year-old Midlands man, who can't be named to protect the anonymity of the child, was confronted by his new girlfriend in August 2024 when she found two videos of the man abusing his daughter on an old phone of his, the Central Criminal Court heard.

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