Boy, 15, facing 'shocking catalogue' of charges has stayed out of trouble while on bail, court told

Last week, when judge was told of the amount of car-related charges against the teenager, she commented he was 'outstanding in his own field and it is not a good field'

Charges against the teenager consisted of unauthorised taking of cars, causing criminal damage and possession of a knife, court heard. Picture: Dan Linehan

A 15-year-old facing a “shocking catalogue” of charges who was released on bail despite Garda objections has stayed out of trouble since his release last Thursday.

Judge Áine Clancy was told the teenager had not come to the adverse attention of gardaí since the matter was before Cork District Court on March 6. The judge remanded the youth on continuing bail until the Children’s Court in Cork on March 14.

Last week, when Judge Mary Dorgan was told of the amount of car-related charges against the teenager, the judge commented he was “outstanding in his own field and it is not a good field”.

Judge Dorgan told him she had spent four years presiding over the juvenile court in Cork and she had never seen any young person on so many driving charges.

“Fifteen years of age, now facing 40 separate matters. It is a shocking catalogue of very significant crime,” the judge said.

The charges faced by the teenager span from July 2024 up to January 7 this year and Garda Ross McCabe said they consisted of unauthorised taking of cars, causing criminal damage and possession of a knife.

The latest charges relate to a range of different locations including Cork City, Crosshaven, Ballincollig, Wilton, Douglas, Frankfield, Bishopstown and Gurranabraher.