In 2019, Mr Justice McDermott sentenced Boy B to 15 years' detention with a review after eight years from the date of the offence. Brendan Grehan SC told Mr Justice McDermott that in light of the Supreme Court ruling, the 15-year sentence imposed on Boy B stands and the Central Criminal Court has no further role to play. Mr Justice McDermott said he has "no further function in the matter" and said he would make no order in relation to Boy B's sentence. Boy B previously lodged an appeal against his conviction but withdrew it on the morning of his hearing in October 2022. The Court of Appeal was told on that occasion that there was no appeal against Boy B's sentence.

Source: Irish Examiner January 20, 2026 02:31 UTC