O'Donoghue apology was "a stunt", says Robert's father

[Ringo]

Yes I know that, but you haven't given a solution to such a predicament.

Other than the judge to have the courage of his convictions to Give the sentence he really wants to He was making a point that he doesnt want his sentences changed.

[GavinZac]

Other than the judge to have the courage of his convictions to Give the sentence he really wants to He was making a point that he doesnt want his sentences changed.

You would prefer he give a longer sentence and risk having it reduced, perhaps to less than the 4 years?

[Thunderblaster]

Under Irish law, a sentence for manslaughter can range from a suspended sentence to life imprisonment.

[Ringo]

You would prefer he give a longer sentence and risk having it reduced, perhaps to less than the 4 years?

I think trying to second guess , what the court of crimal appeal, might do is wrong. He obvously wanted to give a longer sentence & didn't. Any sentence long or short can be appealed. if the sentence was appealed & shortened to less than 4 years , so be it.