A man has pleaded guilty to murdering Limerick businessman Roy Collins, in Limerick city last year.
James Dillon (24), of no fixed abode but from Limerick city, was due to go on trial for the murder of the 35-year-old father at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin this morning.
Wearing a black suit, white shirt and black and white striped tie, Dillon stood and replied "guilty" when asked how he pleaded to the charge.
He was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced by Mr Justice Paul Carney tomorrow.
Mr Collins was shot dead outside the Coin Castle Amusement Arcade at the Roxboro Shopping Centre in Limerick city on April 9th, 2009.
His father, Steve Collins, and other family members were present in court for the brief hearing today.
Since the murder, the Collins’ family has been living under 24-hour Garda protection.