Navan Road, Cabra, Dublin 7
Person profile: Jonathan Dowdall
ChargesFacilitating the murder of David Byrne, Participating in or contributing to activity intending to or being reckless as to whether such participation or contribution could facilitate the commission of a serious offence by a criminal organisation
OutcomeSentencing hearing ongoing; being assessed for Witness Protection Program
Jonathan Dowdall, a former Sinn Féin councillor, pleaded guilty to facilitating the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in February 2016 by making a hotel room available to the Hutch gang. He has made a statement to gardaí implicating others in the murder and is being assessed for the Witness Protection Program. A risk assessment indicated a 'severe' risk to Dowdall and his family.
Source: Leitrim Observer