Mick McCaffrey

GARDA� are still actively seeking four men in relation to the case of a 14-yearold boy who met and had sex with at least two paedophiles after meeting them on the internet.

Detectives investigating the case, which involves a teenager from north Dublin, have established that the boy made both phone and internet contact with at least four men who have not yet been identified.

Four others were questioned last week as part of the investigation. Two of those interviewed have admitted meeting and having sexual relations with the boy but claimed that they believed he was over 18.

The other two men who were questioned - a trainee garda and a law clerk - did not meet the victim but engaged in sexually explicit contact with him over the internet and by mobile phone.

Not a paedophile ring One of those questioned was previously cautioned for public indecency arising out of a sexual act with another male.

Two of the men are or have been married and one of them has two children.

Garda� do not believe that this is the work of a paedophile ring and suspect that the victim met the men independently of each other on a gay website.

The 14-year-old's mother went to Swords garda station with her son on 21 February and made a complaint.

She had gone through his mobile phone and read sexually inappropriate texts from a number of men whose numbers were saved in the phone.

Garda� immediately launched an investigation and interviewed the boy at length on a number of occasions. He told detectives that he was in contact with in excess of six men and said he had sex with at least two but that it was consensual.

Garda� seized his mobile phone and computer and have identified at least eight men who had been in touch with him.

The boy started logging on to the Gaydar website four months ago seeking gay friends. He believes that he is homosexual and wanted to meet and get to know other gay men.

He claims that he had sex with two men and that intercourse took place in his house on at least one occasion while his parents were away.

Two men in their 40s - a language lecturer from north county Dublin and a truck driver from Rathfarnham - were arrested and have admitted having sexual relations with the boy but deny they were ever in his house.

One has said that he had sex with him in a car and around various parks in Dublin and thought he was over 18. The other has also admitted having sex with the young boy on one occasion.

Both were released without charge and files are currently being prepared for the DPP.

Investigators are confident that charges will follow. A significant number of differences exist between the boy's claims and the admissions of these two men.

One of the men has previously come to the attention of garda� after being caught committing a lewd act with another male in public. He was not arrested but received a caution. He is openly gay while the other individual is married.

Identifying new suspects Each of the four men who were questioned will have their phone and computer history scrutinised to establish the exact pattern and nature of the contact.

Garda� at the computer section in the Phoenix Park have examined the victim's family PC and have identified another four men who made contact with him.

They are attempting to trace these people using IP addresses, a code that is unique to each computer.

Detectives say they will soon identify and question the suspects.

Officers do not believe that a paedophile ring exists and suspect the victim was in contact with each person independently and arranged to meet the two men separately.

They have not totally eliminated the theory that those suspected of being involved had met each other before but do not think the victim's contact details were passed around.

A 21-year-old trainee garda was questioned under caution at Tallaght station nine days ago. He has been suspended for three months pending the outcome of the investigation.

Sources say there is no question of him having met the boy but they exchanged texts and emails described as "lovey dovey."

It is believed there is little evidence against the garda and he has not broken any laws. He says he did not know that the boy was underage.

Sources say the garda is not openly homosexual but is "confused" about his sexuality. He started contacting the boy three months ago and their correspondence is being described as "mildly explicit."

Upset and embarrassed The law clerk who works in the chief state solicitor's office is also not suspected of having physical contact with the boy. The Co Offaly man was interviewed under caution last Tuesday and admitted sending messages to the boy.

He said he never had any intention of meeting him and did not know he was underage. He has been suspended from his job. Garda� say he is unlikely to face charges.

The 14-year-old comes from a stable and loving family background. He has brothers and sisters and is said to be very confused about his sexuality.

He accessed the website using the family PC which was in a downstairs room of the house. There were dozens of names saved on his mobile phone and "90%" are innocent according to garda�, who are trying to eliminate the other 10%.

Both the victim and his family are said to be very upset at what they see as "hyped" media coverage. The boy has stopped talking to garda� and is upset and embarrassed.

He is currently undergoing counselling to get through the ordeal and has been visited by a child psychologist.

Conversations with 'Davey' Robert, Aged 41

Robert: Hi I'd love to meet you sometime Davey: wots up

R: not much. Just in from work. I live in Terenure, and you?

D: nothing much. I live in Sandymount.

R: do you fancy meeting up?

D: maybe. I might be a bit young for you.

R: Are you over 17? If so I've no problem. I can drive to meet you if you like.

D: I'm a little under 17.

R: ok. Where will we meet and where suits you? I see ur into cars. I have an 07 BMW sport. I'm ready to leave now.

D: I have to be honest with you. I'm 15.

R: what do you reckon? Sure let's meet anyway.

D: ok R: to be honest I think 15 is too young I'd only be getting into trouble with the garda�. I did think you were 17.

D: meet up anyway?

R: I think it's better if we leave it.

Thanks for the chat but I think I'd be nervous.

R: tempting. . . I'll be in the city centre in 20 mins.

D: can't meet this evening. Are you around tomorrow morning?

R: Message me then so, 11.30 or so.

Brian, aged 46 Brian: Hi my name is brian i'd love to meet with u & if u were interested I'd love to pay you to, god I hope so i love your profile. Brian Davey: wots the story?

B: well im Brian & from Dublin now living in Brighton in England im over here for a few days, im 46 overweight but in the gym & looking for no string sex. & u? u interested in meeting B: did u get my message, can u meet?

D: hey brian sorry waz just away from de computer 4 a sec yeh, id b intrestd if u r. mite b a bit young 4 u tho, 15, but its justa number rite?

B: hey, where u wanta meet, have u a number I can call u on? Brian x D: whats your number?

B: where & at what time suits you Davey? I am going to leave here in a few min's on near liffey valley but can go any where? & u?

D: I'm busy now, how about tomorrow night?

B: have to go out with the boss tomorrow, u can't do tonight for few mins?

where abouts are you in city anyway?

do u have any more pics? Brian x D: maybe I could meet you tonight then.

B: great, then where & when, what time suit u? ? & where ? ?

B: sorry davey if tomorrow suits u better just leave me a message tomorrow, I can meet anytime after 9pm you just let me know where & when & when I get the message tomorrow i'll meet u.

have a good evening Brian x D: what about tomorrow afternoon B: no, not droping the boss back to the airport until after 8. pm god i'm really looking forward to having yr lovely cock in my mouth, is 9pm to late, I understand, maybe sat? what u like doing davey? what u into? do u have any more pics? ?

D: what about sat morn B: ya great sat morning would be good, what time? Where? great to see so more of yr pictures later D: in town?

B: ok town is good, what about outside HMV on graftan street or do you know somewhere else? what time suits you? how will i know you? will that suit u? . pity can't meet now, i'm leaving work & we could just have a quicky! ! ! ! ! ! ! xx D: can't do tonight. Where are you staying?

B: im stayin with some friends, so we'll have to go somewhere in town, do u know of anywhere? im lookin forward to meeting u? what u like to do? do you like to fuck?

D: do u know somewhere?

B: hi Davey, after I got home last night i remembered reading one of yr messages but at the time did not read it well enough, you are only 15, i read it again this morning, god davey as much as I would like to meet you i can't your to young and i'm really very sorry. You should not be lookin for men my age anyway, stay with guys yr own age. When i was yr age I used to go with men my age & its is one of the things I must regret, anyway u have a good life. all the best & i hope I can meet you again in 3 years. Brian D: are you sure?

B: yes davey, i am thanks, u should make sure that u stay with guys your own age, i'm telling you might not want to now but later in yr life you will be glad you did. I wish the very best, good luck.Brian Doug, aged 35:

Doug: lookin good matey!

Davey: you too Doug: my pleasure! you into big cock?

gotta fat 8"er here that loves smooth little cuties like you! Davey: : -) Doug: yup! lol [laugh out loud]. . . ah, I'm not that bad I'm in chat if you fancy Davey: don't really like chatrooms Doug: anyhoo. . . if you ever fancy gettin on the end of my big banger. .Lol Gimme a shout Doug 087 ******* Davey: mite be a bit young 4 u tho Doug: na no chance lol Davey: how's 15. I'm a man though Doug: I'll bet you are! horny boy! take care hot boy (later, Doug sent a text message to Davey's phone) Doug: Hi D, hows u?

Davey: good, how are you?

Doug: hey matey, busy tonite, maybe meet over the weekend?'

Davey: Saturday morning?