Judge gives DPP another week for directions or case against Cork teenager may be struck out

The judge expressed concerns about a teenager with health issues being remanded in custody for so long without directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions

Judge Mary Dorgan adjourned the case peremptorily against the State for DPP directions to be given on April 28. File picture: Larry Cummins

A judge expressed concerns on Tuesday about the absence of DPP directions in the case against a teenager who has been in custody since February 4 charged with going to the deli counter of a supermarket on his e-scooter and threatening to burn out the manager’s car.

Judge Mary Dorgan adjourned the case peremptorily against the State for DPP directions to be given on April 28. If they are not, the case could be struck out.