Ireland Boy, 15, awaits sentencing over garda car ramming in Ballyfermot, Dublin
On 19 September 2022, a patrol car carrying two female gardaí was rammed three times in Ballyfermot, Dublin, after gardaí responded to a report about joyriders. A 15-year-old boy, who was 14 when the offences took place over nine months in Dublin, pleaded guilty to 19 charges from six separate prosecutions, including charges from an August 19 incident in Tallaght and criminal damage at Reuben Square, Dublin 8. On 13 July 2023 at Dublin Children's Court, Judge Paul Kelly adjourned sentencing for a probation report and allowed the boy to keep engaging with the Probation Service.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court13 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 15-year-old boy pleaded guilty to 19 charges from six separate prosecutions.
- Where
- The patrol car was rammed in Ballyfermot, Dublin.
- When
- The ramming happened on 19 September 2022.
- Cause
- Gardaí responded to a report about joyriders.
- Investigation
- Detective Garda Michael McNulty said the patrol cars were rammed three times.
- Other details
- The two cars used had been stolen within the previous 48 hours.
- Charges
- Two charges related to criminal damage to a CCTV system and a fire extinguisher at a residential building in Reuben Square, Dublin 8.
- Charges arising from an August 19 incident in Tallaght included unlawfully driving a stolen vehicle, having no licence or insurance, failing to produce documents and seven counts of dangerous driving.
- In court
- The case remains in the Children's Court, where Judge Paul Kelly allowed the boy a chance to keep engaging with the Probation Service for a pre-sentence report.
- One co-defendant who denies twice ramming gardaí is to face trial in the Circuit Court.
- The three boys must attend school or bail supervision programmes and stay contactable by mobile phone.
- Breaching bail terms could lead to custody.
- Sentence
- Sentencing was adjourned on 13 July 2023 for a probation report.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe boy pleaded guilty to 19 charges from six separate prosecutions. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe patrol car was rammed in Ballyfermot. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe ramming happened on 19 September 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeGardaí responded to a report about joyriders. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationDetective Garda Michael McNulty said the patrol cars were rammed three times. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeTwo charges related to criminal damage to a CCTV system and a fire extinguisher at a residential building in Reuben Square, Dublin 8. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeCharges arose from an August 19 incident in Tallaght, including unlawfully driving a stolen vehicle and seven counts of dangerous driving. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case remains in the Children's Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe judge allowed the boy a chance to keep engaging with the Probation Service for a pre-sentence report. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtOne co-defendant who denies twice ramming gardaí is to face trial in the Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe three boys must attend school or bail supervision programmes and stay contactable by mobile phone. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtBreaching bail terms could lead to custody. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceSentencing was adjourned for a probation report. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe two cars used had been stolen within the previous 48 hours. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Jul2023Boy, 15, involved in ramming garda car must wait to be sentenced
Court report on the boy's sentencing being adjourned for a probation report. It gives the charges from six prosecutions, the September 2022 Ballyfermot ramming, the Tallaght and Reuben Square charges, and the bail conditions. The co-defendants' trial venues are also noted.
accused, 15, male