Man in 40s charged with child cruelty after two-year-old found on roof ledge in Limerick
A two-year-old child was found unaccompanied on the ledge of a roof of a three-storey apartment building in Limerick City, covered in faeces, on 8 September 2023. The child's father, a man in his 40s, was charged with one count of child cruelty. At Limerick District Court, Judge Patricia Harney refused jurisdiction and remanded the man in custody with consent to bail on his own bond of €100, with conditions including residing at an approved address, signing on three days a week, no contact with witnesses, and remaining alcohol- and drug-free. Both the father and the mother were remanded on bail to appear before Limerick District Court in December for further directions from the DPP.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court28 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A two-year-old child was found unaccompanied on the ledge of a roof of a three-storey apartment building, covered in faeces and non-verbal.
- The apartment was found littered with rubbish, mould, and faeces, and the father told gardaí the child was asleep with his partner.
- Where
- The incident occurred at an apartment complex in Limerick City.
- When
- Gardaí responded to the call at around 2pm on 8 September 2023.
- Other details
- The child was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick for a medical assessment.
- The child's identity is protected by a court order under the Children's Act.
- Charges
- The child's father, a man in his 40s, was charged with one count of child cruelty.
- In court
- Judge Patricia Harney refused jurisdiction and remanded the man in custody with consent to bail on his own bond of €100.
- The man was required to reside at an approved address, sign on three days a week, have no contact with witnesses, and remain alcohol- and drug-free.
- Both the father and the mother were remanded on bail to appear before Limerick District Court in December for further directions from the DPP.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA two-year-old child was found unaccompanied on the ledge of a roof of a three-storey apartment building and covered in faeces. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA witness told gardaí the child was alone on a ledge of the three-storey building. (irishtimes.com)
- whatWhen gardaí called to the apartment, the man told them the child was asleep with his partner. (irishtimes.com)
- whatGardaí found the apartment littered with rubbish, mould and faeces. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident occurred at an apartment complex in Limerick City. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe child was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick for a medical assessment. (irishtimes.com)
- whenGardaí responded to the call at around 2pm on 8 September 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe father was charged with one count of child cruelty. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Patricia Harney refused jurisdiction and remanded the man in custody with consent to bail on his own bond of €100. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe man was required to reside at an approved address, sign on three days a week, have no contact with witnesses, and remain alcohol- and drug-free. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBoth accused were remanded on bail to appear before Limerick District Court in December for further directions from the DPP. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Sep2026Man charged with child cruelty after child (2) found on roof ledge covered in faeces
First report of the father's charge hearing at Limerick District Court; details the circumstances of the child being found on the roof, the condition of the apartment, and the bail conditions imposed. Also notes the mother's earlier appearance and that both face further directions from the DPP in December.
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