Dublin man admits manslaughter of Melanie McCarthy McNamara

A Dublin man has admitted killing 16-year-old Melanie McCarthy McNamara in Dublin last year.

Keith Hall (aged 24) of Kilmartin Drive, Tallaght pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Ms McCarthy McNamara at Tallaght on February 8, 2012.

Brendan Grehan SC prosecuting told the Central Criminal Court the plea was acceptable to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Mr Justice Paul Carney directed the preparation of victim impact statements and remanded Hall in custody for sentencing on July 31.