A ‘conniving man’: Former students of abuser decry his sex crimes

Victim reported ex-teacher’s acts after discovering he became a judge

Gerard O’Brien arrives at the Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin for his sentence hearing. Photo: Paddy Cummins

Andrew Phelan

Victims of sexual abuse by former teacher Gerard O’Brien have said they were “conned and manipulated” by an “extremely egotistical and conniving” man.

They added that he “abused his position of privilege and power”.