Teen can't be placed in special care because he is facing criminal prosecution

A 14-year-old boy with extremely low comprehension ability cannot be placed into a “special care” facility for children who pose a risk to themselves because he is facing a criminal prosecution, a court heard yesterday.

The north Dublin boy is facing charges at the Children’s Court for criminal damage, by graffiti, dangerous driving on a motorcycle and interfering with a motor vehicle, which allegedly occurred when he was aged 13.