Sentencing of man who punched Brendan Courtney adjourned
The sentencing of Ross Deegan for the assault of broadcaster Brendan Courtney has been adjourned to assess his suitability for community service. The court heard that the defendant has completed anger management and is considered low risk for reoffending.
Why it matters
The case highlights the judicial process regarding assault sentencing and the use of restorative justice measures like community service.
The sentence hearing of a man who punched broadcaster Brendan Courtney several times has been adjourned to allow his suitability for community service to be assessed.
Ross Deegan, 22, of An Riasc, Finglas, Dublin 11 pleaded guilty to assaulting Mr Courtney causing harm on 27 February 2025, at Usher's Quay in Dublin city centre.
Dublin Circuit Criminal Court previously heard that Mr Courtney was walking home along the quays around 9.30pm on 27 February 2025, when he was beckoned over to a car stopped at traffic lights.
The court heard the front passenger appeared to roll down the window and call him over. Mr Courtney went over thinking he knew the occupants of the car and later described to gardaí that he believed they were ridiculing him.
He turned to leave, tapping on the window as he went.
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