A Kerry teenager facing a spate of burglary charges has been told he would be in custody only for there being no beds available at Oberstown Detention Centre.
The 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named as he is a minor, appeared before Judge David Waters at Tralee District Court.
The teen faces 29 charges in relation to separate incidents of burglary and theft in the county.
The teenage boy appeared in person at Tralee District Court where evidence of arrest, charge and caution relating to nine new charges was presented.
Judge David Waters heard that no reply was given to all charges.
Sergeant Chris Manton outlined that 99% of these relate to alleged burglaries of commercial premises.
The boy faces a further 20 charges relating to separate incidents, including burglary, theft, trespassing and the production of an article during a dispute.
Sgt Manton told the judge that the DPP recommended summary disposal in relation to these, which means it can be dealt with in the district court.
He noted that recommendations from the DPP are awaited in relation to the nine new charges.
Sgt Manton also outlined that the state sought to remand the 15-year-old in detention at Oberstown Children Detention Campus, however, no bed was available.
The judge asked the teens solicitor, Wayne O’Sullivan, to stress to his client the seriousness of the situation - that if a bed was available in Oberstown, he would be in custody.
Judge Waters remanded the teen on bail to appear before the court again in a fortnight.
Mr O’Sullivan of Shandon O’Sullivan solicitors made a legal aid application, which was granted.
