Baby abuser David Hubbard back in court accused of failing to notify gardai of his address

David Hubbard (53) had his case adjourned at Dublin District Court to give him time to consider how he intends to plead to the charge.

Mr Hubbard, with a current address at a hostel in Dublin city centre is charged with failing to notify gardai of his address under the Sex Offenders Act.

The offence is alleged to have happened on July 24, 2023.

Garda sergeant Maire McDevitt told Judge Bryan Smyth the Director of Public Prosecutions consented to the case being dealt with at district court level subject to the issue of jurisdiction being considered.

She outlined the allegation and Judge Smyth accepted jurisdiction, allowing the case to remain in the district court instead of being sent to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

The judge ordered the prosecution to disclose evidence to the defence and adjourned the case to a date in January.

Mr Hubbard was not required to address the court during the brief hearing and has not yet indicated how he intends to plead.

The judge remanded him on continuing bail.