A troubled 15-year-old boy living in emergency hostel accommodation and facing prosecution for assault has been remanded on bail to allow time for the HSE to outline details of its care plan for him.

A 14-year-old boy, who is in care, is at the centre of a legal dilemma over his future welfare and accommodation, the Dublin Children’s Court heard yesterday.

A Dublin youth was today remanded in custody after he was charged with assault causing serious harm in connection with the death of a man in Blanchardstown on Halloween night.