Man charged over boy’s death in fire 11 years ago

A man was charged in connection with the death of a schoolboy in Tallaght in 2001.

Dermot Griffin of Ballyfermot Road was charged with the manslaughter of Stephen Hayes Connors, 12, who died after the hut he was playing in was set on fire in the early hours of Sept 1, 2001. Stephen’s mother Elizabeth was among those in Tallaght District Court to watch proceedings.

The court heard that Griffin, 52, had been arrested by Detective Garda John Stack outside Tallaght District Court earlier yesterday morning and charged with the schoolboy’s manslaughter.