Suicidal boy remanded

A suicidal 14-year-old boy, who tried to kill himself while in garda custody, at the weekend, has been further remanded in custody, by Judge Bryan Smyth the Dublin Children’s Court.

Meanwhile the troubled boy’s case is to be brought to the High Court today where urgent judicial review proceedings are to be initiated to compel the Health Service Executive (HSE) to provide him with appropriate care and accommodation.