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Daughter of innocent victim shot dead by Kinahan Cartel hopes man who facilitated murder 'never sees light of day again'
Summary
At the Special Criminal Court, Ms Justice Caroline Biggs adjourned the sentence hearing for Michael Crotty to May 13. Crotty, 42, of Co Tipperary, pleaded not guilty to facilitating the murder of Noel Kirwan before entering a guilty plea in February to participating in a criminal organisation's activity. The State alleged Crotty facilitated the killing by purchasing €20 in mobile credit for Sean McGovern, described in evidence as a leading Kinahan cartel figure. Detective Sergeant Sean Cosgrove presented evidence linking a tracking device on Mr Kirwan's car to unregistered numbers used by Crotty and others, suggesting awareness of the unlawful purpose. Victim impact statements were read, including from Donna Kirwan, who expressed hope that the facilitator would "never see the light of day again." Defence counsel Padraig Dwyer SC noted Crotty's early guilty plea and submitted references. Separately, the report notes that Jason Keating, 32, was previously jailed for 10 years for his role in the "execution-style murder" of Mr Kirwan, having admitted to facilitating the offence. The matter regarding Crotty remains adjourned and is not concluded.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Daughter of innocent victim shot dead by Kinahan Cartel hopes man who facilitated murder 'never sees light of day again'. Charges or matters: facilitating the murder of Mr Kirwan and went to trial in January of this year. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- December 22, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 20, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 13 Adjournment
- December 2018 Adjournment
- Christmas Other
- 2024-04-22 Publication
Why: Mr Kirwan was shot dead because members of the Kinahan organisation mistakenly thought that he was connected to the Hutch crime organisation, the court previously heard. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Outcome: Jason Keating (32) was jailed for 10 years for helping the cartel carry out the "execution-style murder" of Mr Kirwan.
Defendant
Charges: facilitating the murder of Mr Kirwan and went to trial in January of this year (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: At Crotty's sentence hearing, Det Sgt Cosgrove said Crotty had participated by buying €20 in credit for Sean McGovern, who a previous court sitting heard described in evidence as being a leading figure in the Kinahan cartel.; Ms Justice Caroline Biggs adjourned the sentence hearing to continue on May 13 next.
Places mentioned
- St Ronan's Drive
- Special Criminal Court
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