A man has appeared in court on 50 charges including allegations that he sexually assaulted a female.
Dublin District Court heard the 50 year old from Dublin made no reply to the charges after he was cautioned by gardai this morning.
Judge Cormac Dunne has granted him bail to appear on April 29th for service of the book of evidence.
There will also be a legal aid application on that date.
The court heard the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed trial on indictment on all charges.
The journalist, dressed in dark trousers, a jacket and tie, remained silent at today's hearing and sat with a hand to his mouth.
