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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5021Assault causing harm · Co. Dublin

Four men plead guilty to assault causing harm after victim refuses to testify

The DPP accepted guilty pleas to assault causing harm from four men from Dublin 15 who had been charged with false imprisonment and causing serious harm of Barry Moore. Moore refused to testify at trial, and sentencing is set for January 26.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe DPP accepted pleas of guilty to assault causing harm from four defendants (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBarry Moore was arrested on a bench warrant after failing to appear for trial (irishtimes.com)
  • whatBarry Moore refused to enter the witness box to give evidence (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe original charges included causing serious harm and false imprisonment, both carrying potential life sentences (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard in a non-jury court with three judges (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe DPP said the State sees no reason to keep Barry Moore in custody (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Dec2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    DPP accepts pleas to assault causing harm from four men after victim refused to testify

    Reports the DPP accepting pleas to a lesser charge (assault causing harm, max 10 years) in place of the original charges of causing serious harm and false imprisonment (potential life sentences) after the victim refused to give evidence. Sentencing adjourned to 26 January 2026.

    victim, Barry Moore, 34, male, irish (judged from name)Barry Mooreaccused, Jason Hennessy jnr, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Hennessy jnraccused, Brandon Hennessy, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Hennessyaccused, Kenneth Fitzsimons, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kenneth Fitzsimonsaccused, Dean Fitzsimons, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Fitzsimons