A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty to attempting to murder Defence Forces chaplain Fr. Paul Murphy, who was left with multiple stab wounds after an attack last year.
During a brief arraignment this afternoon at the Central Criminal Court, the teenager admitted to the charge of attempted murder at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore Barracks in Galway on August 15, 2024.
The defendant, who was 16 at the time of the incident, cannot be named due to his age.
Mr. Justice Paul McDermott requested a probation report from Oberstown Detention Centre and adjourned the case until March 7, when a sentencing hearing date will be set.
Fr. Murphy, in his 50s, will be invited to provide a victim impact statement to the court.
The popular chaplain of the 1st Infantry Battalion was attacked while sitting in his car and was treated for his injuries at University Hospital Galway.
During a brief arraignment this afternoon at the Central Criminal Court, the teenager admitted to the charge of attempted murder at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore Barracks in Galway on August 15, 2024.
The defendant, who was 16 at the time of the incident, cannot be named due to his age.
Mr. Justice Paul McDermott requested a probation report from Oberstown Detention Centre and adjourned the case until March 7, when a sentencing hearing date will be set.
Fr. Murphy, in his 50s, will be invited to provide a victim impact statement to the court.
The popular chaplain of the 1st Infantry Battalion was attacked while sitting in his car and was treated for his injuries at University Hospital Galway.
