The office of the Minister for the Environment was ransacked twice in four days by a teenager facing a litany of burglary charges, the Dublin Children’s Court has heard.

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of 17-year-old boy, who has allegedly burgled schools, a college and the offices of a Government department, during a crime wave.

A 17-year-old boy, who has allegedly burgled schools, a college and the offices of a government department, during a recent crime wave, has been remanded on bail, by the Dublin Children’s Court.