MICHAEL WYSE FROM CORK AND DUBLIN TO BE MOVED AFTER SEX OFFENDER BREACHES

In October 2018, a disturbing case involving Michael Wyse, a convicted sex offender from Cork, has taken a new turn as he is set to be transferred to Dublin following recent legal developments. Wyse, aged 56 and residing in the Watercourse Road area of Cork city, was recently returned to prison after breaching the conditions of his release under the Sex Offenders Act. This decision was made because authorities in Cork have determined that there are no suitable facilities available locally to adequately monitor his activities and ensure public safety.

Wyse's criminal history is both extensive and deeply troubling. In November 2014, he was convicted by a jury of sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl. The incident occurred when Wyse was still a teenager, and he was babysitting the young girl at the time of the assault. The court heard that his actions caused significant trauma to the victim, who later revealed that she needed to take anti-depressants to cope with the emotional aftermath of her experience. She described her feelings during her wedding day, stating, “I had to take anti-depressants to get through my special day. I was afraid people would see something and recognize that I was a sexual assault victim.”

In addition to this, Wyse was convicted in a separate case of repeatedly sexually assaulting a four-year-old boy over a period of three years. His criminal record is extensive, with a total of 24 previous convictions, including 13 for serious sexual offences. Despite serving a three-year sentence for his initial crimes, Wyse was released into homelessness, which has been a persistent issue for him. Following his release, he struggled to find stable accommodation and was reported to have been homeless in Cork City before moving to West Cork.

Most recently, Wyse faced charges for failing to comply with the terms set out under the Sex Offenders Act 2001. The Bantry District Court was informed that between September 14 and 26, Wyse was homeless and had failed to adhere to the conditions of his release. He pleaded guilty in the circuit court last December to a similar breach, which resulted in a two-month jail sentence. On Thursday, the court was told that Wyse’s non-compliance was ongoing, and as a result, he was returned to custody.

Given the circumstances and the inability of Cork authorities to effectively monitor him, officials have decided that Wyse will be transferred to Dublin upon his release from prison. This move aims to ensure that he remains under supervision and that public safety is maintained. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the management and monitoring of convicted sex offenders, especially those with extensive criminal histories and unstable living conditions.