Overview
- The accused appeared at Blanchardstown District Court, replied "I have nothing to say," received free legal aid, and was remanded to Cloverhill for a bail application on Wednesday.
- The charge relates to an alleged assault at Garter Lane on the grounds of the Citywest complex in the early hours of Monday.
- Gardaí lifted forensic cordons near the site, gathered CCTV including from nearby Luas stops, and appealed for witnesses who were in the area between 11pm Sunday and 1.30am Monday.
- Tusla said the girl, in its care since February, absconded during a planned city‑centre activity, later reported a "serious incident," and was subsequently located by Gardaí.
- The child received medical attention and specialist interviewers are to speak with her; reports about the suspect’s asylum status remain unconfirmed, and a protest was held outside Citywest.