Man jailed for life for murder of chef in Cobh
Mr Baitson's family delivered victim impact statements at the sentencing hearing at the Central Criminal Court today.
One of them told Dylan Scannell of O'Rahilly Street, Cobh, he deserved every second of his life sentence.
Ian Baitson was a 33-year-old father of two who worked as a chef.
He was described by his family today as a devoted father, a talented son and a decent, loving and caring brother.
Drug taking had been an issue for him, but he left it behind and turned his life around, hoping to take part in the Cork City Marathon.
Tattoo artist Dylan Scannell admitted to the manslaughter of Ian Baitson.
The jury at his trial convicted him of murder.
The trial heard Ian Baitson owed Dylan Scannell a small amount of money over a drug debt.
On the evening of 15 March last year, the two men met in a carpark in Cobh.
Dylan Scannell attacked Ian Baitson with a sword, almost severing one of his legs.
Det Garda Paul Cotter told today's hearing that Scannell had "ferociously" struck Mr Baitson with the samurai sword.
He stated that the attack was "incredibly vicious" in nature.
Ian Baitson died four days later in hospital.
In victim impact statements delivered today at the Central Criminal Court, Ian Baitson was described as a beacon of love, strength and joy.
His family said he had been stolen from them in a senseless, cruel and violent manner.
One member of Ian Baitson's family told Dylan Scannell he deserved every second of his life sentence.
Ms Justice Eileen Creedon thanked members of the Baitson family for their attendance in court.
She commended them for delivering their victim impact statements in person.
She described their testimony as being eloquent and moving.
In sentencing Scannell to the mandatory term of life in prison, she said the death of Ian Baitson was needless.
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