Ireland 17-year-old boy sent for trial on rape and attempted rape charges in Dublin park
A 17-year-old boy, who has the legal right to anonymity, was sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court after being charged with rape and attempted rape of a woman in a public park in Dublin. He appeared at Dublin Children's Court on 6 December 2022, where Judge Brendan Toale granted a return for trial and legal aid.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court6 Dec
5 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports53 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA teenage girl was prevented from leaving by approximately eight teenage boys. (rte.ie)
- whatOne male told the girl to perform a sex act on another male present. (rte.ie)
- whatSome males began touching the girl and got on top of her. (rte.ie)
- whatThe girl agreed to kiss one male so they would let her leave. (rte.ie)
- whatThe accused put his hands under the girl's shirt, over her clothes and over her body. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
- whatA teenage girl claims she was prevented from leaving by approximately eight teenage boys. (thejournal.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whatThe girl claims one male told her to perform a sex act on another male present. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe girl claims some males began touching her and got on top of her. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe offence is said to have occurred when the accused was 15 years of age. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe individuals involved were all secondary school students in the same school as the girl. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe girl alleges one of the males told her to perform a sex act on another of those present. (irishtimes.com)
- whatSome of the males began touching her and got on top of her. (irishtimes.com)
- whatShe was eventually allowed to leave when some of her friends arrived. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe girl claims the accused put his hands under her shirt, over her clothes and over her body. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe alleged offence occurred when the accused was 15 years of age and a minor. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe delay in prosecuting him before his 18th birthday means he will be tried as an adult. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe has lost the protections included in the 2001 Children Act including his right to be tried, convicted and sentenced as a child. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident occurred in a public park. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whenThe offences are alleged to have occurred in a park in Dublin in 2021 when the defendant was aged 16. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident took place in June 2019. (rte.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred in June 2019. (thejournal.ie, irishtimes.com)
- whenThe offences allegedly occurred in a park in Dublin on a date in 2021 when the defendant was aged 16. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA complaint was made to the Gardaí in early 2020. (rte.ie)
- investigationA complaint was made to gardaí in early 2020. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationA complaint about the incident was made to gardaí in early 2020. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe was charged with rape and attempted rape of a female in a public park in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe offences are contrary to the Criminal Law (Rape) Act, 1981. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe male teenager was charged in May 2022 with an offence of sexual assault. (rte.ie, irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe teen seeks to restrain prosecution for sexual assault under Section 2 of the 1990 Criminal Law (Rape) Act. (rte.ie)
- chargeThe male teenager was charged in May 2022 with sexual assault. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeThe charge is under Section 2 of the 1990 Criminal Law (Rape) Act, as amended by section 37 of the 2001 Sex Offenders Act. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with rape and attempted rape under the Criminal Law (Rape) Act, 1981. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe seeks an order restraining his continued prosecution for sexual assault under section 2 of the 1990 Criminal Law (Rape) Act. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA 17-year-old boy was sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtA date has yet to be allocated for his next hearing. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBail terms required him to surrender his passport and not contact the complainant. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Toale granted legal aid to the teenager. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe teenager has not yet indicated a plea. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe was sent forward by the District Court to face trial before the Circuit Criminal Court. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
- courtMr Justice Charles Meenan granted the teenager permission to bring his judicial review challenge on an ex-parte basis. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
- courtThe matter will return before the High Court in February. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
- courtThe 17-year-old boy was sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtJudge Toale granted legal aid to the teen, who has not yet indicated a plea. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtHe has been sent forward by the District Court where he will face trial before the Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Charles Meenan gave him permission to pursue his judicial review. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe matter will return to the High Court in February. (irishtimes.com)
- otherHe was charged in the presence of his mother. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe charges arose out of the same incident. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
- otherAll individuals involved were secondary school students in the same school as the girl. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
- otherThe offence occurred when the accused was 15 years of age and a minor. (rte.ie)
- otherThe delay means the accused will be tried as an adult. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
- otherThe accused lost protections under the 2001 Children's Act due to the delay. (rte.ie)
- otherThe teen is represented by Michael O'Higgins SC. (rte.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Dec2022Teen charged with sexually assaulting schoolgirl tries to halt his prosecution
Reports the High Court judicial review challenge brought by the accused teenager to halt his prosecution, arguing the three-year delay deprived him of his right to be tried as a child and breached his constitutional and ECHR rights to a speedy trial.
accused, 15, malevictim, female - 6 Dec2022Boy sent for trial charged with rape and attempted rape of woman in Dublin park
First report of the case: the boy was served with a book of evidence at Dublin Children's Court and sent for trial to the Central Criminal Court. Bail conditions include surrendering his passport and no contact with the complainant.
victim, femaleaccused, 17, male - 6 Dec2022High Court action brought aimed at halting trial of teen accused of sexually assaulting girl
Reports the High Court judicial review challenge brought by the accused teen to halt his prosecution, the grounds of delay and loss of Children's Act protections, and the granting of permission to proceed by Mr Justice Charles Meenan.
victim, femaleaccused, 15, male - 6 Dec2022Teen accused of sex assault brings High Court challenge
The accused teen, represented by Michael O'Higgins SC, was granted ex-parte permission by Mr Justice Charles Meenan to bring his judicial review challenge against the DPP; the matter is set to return before the High Court in February 2023.
victim, femaleaccused, 15, male - 6 Dec2022Teenager sent forward for trial charged with rape of female in public park
First report of the case: the teenager was served with a book of evidence at Dublin Children's Court and sent forward for trial to the Central Criminal Court. Bail conditions include surrendering his passport and no contact with the complainant. No plea has been indicated.
suspect, 17, malevictim, female