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Alan Hall murder accused admits to lesser charge
Summary
A 30‑year‑old man named Derek Coady, who had been charged with the murder of 44‑year‑old Alan Hall in Dublin, pleaded guilty to a lesser charge at the Central Criminal Court on 28 March 2023. Hall's body was found at a fire‑damaged property on Bluebell Avenue, West Dublin, on 18 May 2020. Coady admitted that between 17 and 18 May 2020 he had intentionally or recklessly engaged in conduct that created a substantial risk of death or serious harm to Hall. The court heard that the prosecution, represented by Roisin Lacey SC, intended to proceed on count number 5 of the indictment, while the defence, led by Giollaíosa Ó Lideadha SC, argued that a full hearing of the facts and a probation report would be helpful. Justice Mary Ellen Ring remanded Coady in custody until 24 July for sentencing and ordered a probation report, urinalysis and victim impact statements.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Alan Hall murder accused admits to lesser charge. Charges or matters: a lesser charge at the Central Criminal Court. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 18, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 17, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- Monday, July 24 Adjournment
- 2023-03-28 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: a lesser charge at the Central Criminal Court (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Defence counsel, Giollaíosa Ó Lideadha SC, said the plea was entered on the basis that the sentence hearing will hear the full facts of the case and also the role of the accused in the matter.; Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring remanded Coady in custody to Monday, July 24 for sentence and directed that a probation report, urinalysis and victim impact statements be prepared.
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