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Gunman who emptied revolver at Monk's brother will need 'intense help', court told

Date
2023-07-31

Stage
Charge Or Pretrial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

Michael Carroll, 43, of Bride St, Dublin 8, faces a significant sentence in the Special Criminal Court after a series of violent offences. He was originally charged with the attempted murder of John Hutch, who died in 2016, but later pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. Carroll also pleaded guilty to an attempted murder of Edward Staunton in March 2017, after a car attack that left Staunton severely injured. He has 58 prior convictions, including robbery, theft, drug offences and knife possession. A barrister urged the court to consider suspending part of the sentence, citing Carroll's progress in prison and the need for intense rehabilitation. Judge Tony Hunt acknowledged the value of turning people around and adjourned the sentencing to 2 October, noting the possibility of probation involvement.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Gunman who emptied revolver at Monk's brother will need 'intense help', court told. Charges or matters: a new charge of having in his possession or control a firearm with intent to endanger life, contrary to Section 15 of the Firearms Act, at Drumalee Avenue on the same date. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

October 2 Adjournment
September 2, 2016 Incident
March 26, 2017 Incident
September 2 2016 Incident
August 30 Hearing Or Sentence
September 2 Hearing Or Sentence
April 7 Incident
2023-07-31 Publication

Why: " Mr Ó Lideadha emphasised that his client carried out the shooting because he "wanted to ingratiate himself with organised criminals" due to his drug debts. CNI source report

Case subjects

Michael Carroll

Accused

Charges: a new charge of having in his possession or control a firearm with intent to endanger life, contrary to Section 15 of the Firearms Act, at Drumalee Avenue on the same date (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty