Paul McDermott
IrelandjudgeMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mr. Justice Paul McDermott is a judge in the Central Criminal Court of Ireland, known for presiding over serious criminal cases. He has gained attention for his rulings on sexual offenses, emphasizing the profound impact such crimes have on victims and the complexities involved in family-related abuse cases.
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Judge Paul McDermott noted the defendant's drug use and the circumstances surrounding the violent act.
Amateur fighter who showed ‘callous indifference’ after killing his mother jailed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19
Judge Paul McDermott presided over the case of Henry McGowan.
New Yorker who killed his father at five-star resort committed to Central Mental Hospital – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-26
Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the matter to May 18 for a sentence.
Twin brothers admit killing Romanian man in Tallaght – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-23
Judge Paul McDermott described the attack on Dolmajian as brazen and unjustified.
Man who killed Canadian tourist with ‘full force running kick’ to head jailed for 5½ years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-17
Judge Paul McDermott expressed his sympathies to the McGowan family during the trial.
Man found not guilty of murdering father at Ballyfin Demesne by reason of insanity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
Mr. Justice Paul McDermott is presiding over the trial of Henry McGowan.
Man accused of strangling his father bought ‘conspicuous pink coat’ and rented Lamborghini – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-11Mr Justice Paul McDermott is presiding over the trial of Luke Donnelly.
Murder accused son says he was ‘groomed’ into life of drugs and violence by mother – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-31
Mr Justice Paul McDermott oversees the Central Criminal Court trial list and emphasizes the importance of securing psychiatric assessments for trials.
‘Emergency measures’ allow higher pay for psychiatrist reports in bid to stop trial delays – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-29
Mr Justice Paul McDermott was nominated to take evidence relevant to the coroner’s request.
Gardaí set to give information to delayed inquest in North about man killed by Real IRA – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-23
Mr Justice Paul McDermott accepted he cannot review the sentence imposed on Boy B.
Court accepts it cannot review ‘Boy B’s’ sentence for murdering Ana Kriégel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-19
Mr Justice Paul McDermott presided over the trial and described O’Connell’s actions as shameful.
Limerick woman jailed for life for murder of boyfriend’s four-year-old son – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-14
Mr Justice Paul McDermott said he will impose sentence on Wednesday.
Woman whose four-year-old son murdered by stepmother says child’s life taken by ‘pure evil’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Mr Justice Paul McDermott imposed a consecutive 10-year sentence on Al Tamimi for Aisha’s attempted murder.
‘Monster’ jailed for life after he ‘smiled directly’ at partner as he killed daughter – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-15
Mr Justice Paul McDermott described the trial as extremely difficult, especially for those who have lost a loved one.
Man who stabbed father to death during psychotic episode not guilty by reason of insanity – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-15
Mr Justice Paul McDermott sentenced the man to seven years in prison for raping his neighbour.
Man who raped neighbour as she recovered from surgery jailed for six years – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-04
Mr Justice Paul McDermott agreed to adjourn the hearing to January 12th.
Woman to be sentenced in January for murder of four-year-old stepson – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Mr Justice Paul McDermott presided over the sentencing hearing for the stepmother accused of murder.
Woman faces life sentence for murder of four-year-old stepson – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the case until December 1st when the defendant will face the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment.
Stepmother accused of murdering four-year-old boy changes plea to guilty – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11
The trial continues in front of Mr Justice Paul McDermott and a jury.
Doctors gasped when reviewing injuries of dead boy (4), murder trial hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-06The trial continues in front of Mr Justice Paul McDermott.
Four-year-old made sit on bedroom floor in days before death, murder trial hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05Mr Justice Paul McDermott swore in a jury for the woman's trial.
Woman pleads guilty to killing four-year-old, denies murder – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-04Judge Paul McDermott described Tom Niland as 'the most central and important person' in the case.
The quiet man – the gentle life and violent death of Sligo farmer Tom Niland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
Mr Justice Paul McDermott imposed sentences on the men who killed Tom Niland.
Farmer Tom Niland ‘can now rest in peace’ after three men jailed over killing, family say – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-16
Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the matter to December 15th.
Man pleads guilty to murder of daughter (8) and attempted murder of girl’s mother – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-10
Mr Justice Paul McDermott ordered the child to undergo a deradicalisation programme while warning about the growth in violent extremism.
State officials begin training to deal with radicalised criminals – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-05
Mr Justice Paul McDermott imposed life imprisonment on Stephen Mooney.
Man who recorded himself murdering his wife jailed for life – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-21
Mr Justice Paul McDermott presided over the case and sentenced the teenager to 15 years for murder.
Teenager who fatally stabbed man in Dublin street jailed for 13 years for murder – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07
Mr Justice Paul McDermott presided over the sentencing hearing.
Teenager murdered man with knife stashed behind bin on a busy street in suburban Dublin, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-30
Judge Paul McDermott presided over the trial of Richard Satchwell.
Only the introduction of Tina’s maiden name could stir a response from ‘monster’ Richard Satchwell – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-04
Mr Justice Paul McDermott sentenced Richard Satchwell at the Central Criminal Court.
Richard Satchwell showed ‘Tina’s dog in death more respect’, sister says as murderer sentenced to life – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-04