A woman from the west of Ireland has been sentenced to 14 years in jail for the sexual assault, exploitation, and cruelty of her child.
The mother who cannot be named for legal reasons came before Longford Circuit Court today.
She had previously pleaded guilty at another court to 12 counts of sexual assault, exploitation, and child cruelty on dates between 2004 to 2008.
The mother was today sentenced to 14 years with four and a half years suspended.
In handing down judgement, Judge Tony Hunt said guidance from a superior court would have been helpful as he had never come across such a case.
The offences came to light after the girl was taken into care with her siblings in 2008.
A man - a neighbour of the accused and the victim - was previously jailed for eight years for the rape of the child.
Media West journalist Brian McDonnell was in court.
