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Man who beat his girlfriend leaving her in comatose state has jail term increased
Summary
Paul McMenamy, aged 31, of Killinarden, Tallaght, was found guilty of assault causing serious harm to his girlfriend Nicola Murray on 5 February 2012. He had originally been sentenced to six years' imprisonment, with the final year suspended, by Judge Mary Ellen Ring on 12 December 2013. The Court of Appeal, led by Mr Justice Seán Ryan, deemed the sentence too lenient, citing McMenamy's prior convictions for similar offences and his disregard for Ms Murray's health after the attack. The appeal court increased the sentence to ten years, suspending the final two years. McMenamy was required to pay a €200 bond, remain of good behaviour, and be supervised by the probation service for the suspended portion. He was returned to prison to serve the remainder of his sentence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man who beat his girlfriend leaving her in comatose state has jail term increased. Charges or matters: assault causing serious harm to Ms Nicola Murray at Reuben Walk, Rialto, on February 5 2012. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- February 5 2012 Incident
- December 12, 2013 Incident
- 2014-12-18 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: assault causing serious harm to Ms Nicola Murray at Reuben Walk, Rialto, on February 5 2012 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: In those circumstances, the Court of Appeal imposed a new sentence on McMenamy of 10 years imprisonment with the final two suspended. Mr Justice Ryan, who sat with Mr Justice Gerard Hogan and Mr Justice Peter Kelly, acceded to the Director of Public Prosecutions application and imposed a new sentence on McMenamy of 10 years imprisonment with the final two years suspended.
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