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Case No. 22985Unlawful use of a stolen car; dangerous driving; criminal damage · Co. Dublin · 19 Sep 2022

Four boys remanded on bail in Ballyfermot car ramming case

Four boys (two aged 14 and two aged 15) were remanded on continuing bail at Dublin Children's Court on 10 January 2023 after Judge Paul Kelly granted Gardaí a two-month adjournment to obtain DPP directions over charges relating to the ramming of a Garda car in Ballyfermot on 19 September 2022. A fifth boy connected to the incident was referred to the juvenile youth diversion programme.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFour boys were arrested in connection with the ramming of a Garda car, two 14-year-olds and two 15-year-olds. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe footage showed a collision between the patrol vehicle and another car cheered by on-lookers. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at around 7.30pm on 19 September. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe older pair are accused of unlawful use of a stolen car at Cedarbrook Avenue, dangerous driving in a manner including speed at Cherry Orchard Avenue, and criminal damage to a Garda car at the same location. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeOne of the older boys is also accused of being a passenger in a second stolen car on the same date. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe younger boys are accused of being passengers in an alleged stolen car at Cedarbrook Avenue. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeOne younger boy is charged with unlawfully travelling as a passenger in another car that day at the same location. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe boys faced their third hearing on 10 January 2023 accompanied by parents and lawyers. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Paul Kelly noted from Detective Garda Ronan Coffey that DPP directions were not available yet. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe defence consented to a two-month adjournment and the boys were remanded on continuing bail. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtSolicitor Lorraine Stephens corresponded with the DPP about the youngest defendant, aged 13 at the time of the alleged incidents, asking why he was not considered for the juvenile youth diversion programme. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe boys have yet to indicate a plea. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtBail conditions require the boys to go to school or bail supervision programmes, obey a curfew, remain contactable by mobile phone, and two must stay out of the Ballyfermot area. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherA fifth boy was referred to the juvenile youth diversion programme instead of facing a court prosecution. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jan2023
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Gardai get more time for DPP directions in Cherry Orchard car ramming case

    Third hearing; Judge Paul Kelly granted a two-month adjournment for DPP directions; boys remanded on continuing bail with strict conditions; solicitor Lorraine Stephens raised the question of why the youngest (aged 13 at the time) was not considered for the juvenile youth diversion programme; a fifth boy was referred to that programme instead of court.

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