Judge tells complaining teen: Jail is no holiday home

A judge today told a 16-year-old suspected heroin dealer who complained about conditions in St Patrick’s Institution that “jail is not Butlins”.

The west Dublin teenager is charged at the Children’s Court with possessing heroin believed to be worth €900 for sale or supply, at St Mark’s Drive, in Clondalkin, in Dublin, on December 4 last. He also faces more charge for failing to attend subsequent court appearances.