Dean Kelly
Dean Kelly SC is a barrister representing the Director of Public Prosecutions in the Court of Appeal, where he argued against the appeal of Michael Scott, who was convicted of manslaughter for the death of his aunt. Kelly emphasized the significant duty of care required when operating heavy machinery and contended that the original sentencing was justified.
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Dean Kelly was the defence counsel who agreed that while the man threatened to share the intimate images, he did not actually do so.
Man jailed for harassment and threats to share intimate images of girlfriend – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-05
Dean Kelly SC represented the Director of Public Prosecutions, stating that the trial judge had properly used her discretion.
Farmer who killed aunt by driving over her has jail sentence cut on appeal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-03
Dean Kelly is the senior counsel prosecuting on behalf of the State.
Former member of Defence Forces pleads not guilty to murder of pensioner found shot dead at Kerry home – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-24
Dean Kelly SC defended Declan Daly and acknowledged his long work history.
‘Monster’ sex abuser whose abuse spanned three decades jailed for 20 years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-31
Dean Kelly rejected the prosecution’s suggestion that Mr. McDermott was walking away when Mr. Connolly was on the ground.
Bar manager (28) cleared of manslaughter over one-punch strike – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-22
During his closing speech for the prosecution last week, Dean Kelly SC said the boys were cackling, laughing and encouraging each other as they acted as a group in the car.
Boy found guilty of raping girl at Limerick Racecourse when he was 13 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-07
Dean Kelly SC argued that the judge had properly used her discretion in arriving at the headline sentence for Michael Scott.
Farmer appeals severity of sentence for killing aunt while reversing teleporter in Co Galway yard – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-20
