Pregnant schoolgirl committed to secure care by High Court

A 16-year-old Co Dublin schoolgirl, who is six months pregnant and beyond the control of her family, has been committed to secure care by the High Court.

Pregnant schoolgirl committed to secure care by High Court

Barrister Sarah McKechnie, who appeared for the Child and Family Agency, told the court that the teenager, who cannot be identified, was so vulnerable she was at considerable risk.

Ms McKechnie said the girl had a learning disability which placed her in a vulnerable position, given that she had the cognitive functioning of an 11-year-old.

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