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Man admits killing Canadian tourist in Dublin city centre, stays on bail
Summary
Ionut Danca has admitted to killing a Canadian tourist, Neno Dolmajian, in Dublin City Centre in July 2024 and has been allowed to remain on bail ahead of sentencing. Danca pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing of Dolmajian, who was assaulted on 23 June 2024 and died nine days later. His co-accused, Madalin Ghiuzan, pleaded guilty to assaulting Dolmajian. The Director of Public Prosecutions has accepted the pleas. Danca, a construction worker from Romania, had previously been charged with murder, while Ghiuzan had a manslaughter charge. It is expected that the murder and manslaughter charges will be dropped at the sentencing hearing. Both men have been on bail and have complied with all conditions. The case is listed for sentencing on 9 February, with the deceased's family invited to make statements to the court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man admits killing Canadian tourist in Dublin city centre, stays on bail. Charges or matters: the unlawful killing of Neno Dolmajian on July 2, 2024 at O'Connell St Upper in the capital; assaulting Mr Dolmajian, causing him harm at Cathal Brugha St, Dublin 1. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- July 2, 2024 Incident
- June 23, 2024 Incident
- February 9 Adjournment
- 2025-12-12 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the unlawful killing of Neno Dolmajian on July 2, 2024 at O'Connell St Upper in the capital; assaulting Mr Dolmajian, causing him harm at Cathal Brugha St, Dublin 1 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Greally remanded both on continuing bail and listed the case for sentence on February 9, when members of the deceased's family will be invited to make statements to the court.
Co Accused
Charges: assaulting Mr Dolmajian, causing him harm at Cathal Brugha St, Dublin 1 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Greally remanded both on continuing bail and listed the case for sentence on February 9, when members of the deceased's family will be invited to make statements to the court.
Places mentioned
- Rathdown Square
- North Circular Road
- Dublin
- Summerhill
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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