Damian Szatkowski, 38, pleads guilty to manslaughter against Slovakian Marcel Kusenda in Newbridge, Kildare last year

Damian Szatkowski of Peachville, Kilshane, Dublin 11 appeared at the Central Criminal Court yesterday morning.

He was brought to court for unlawfully killing Marcel Kusenda (47) in Newbridge, Co Kildare, on or about March 8, 2023.

Garret Baker SC, for the Director of Public Prosecutions, said the plea was accepted.

He said the victim’s son lives in Slovakia and would like to make a statement to the court before sentencing.

Judge Paul McDermott adjourned the case until December 9 and ordered a report from the governor of Midlands Prison, where Szatkowski is being held.