Four youths arrested after stolen car struck garda car

In the early hours of this morning, a stolen car struck a garda car near Ballinhassig in Cork, according to reports. Three individuals have been charged in connection with the incident. Wayne Daly, a 19-year-old from Farm Lawn, Manor Farm, Lehenaghmore, Cork, and two 14-year-old boys are all facing charges under the Road Traffic Act 1961. The two juveniles cannot be named due to their age.

Daly appeared before Clonakilty District Court today and was charged without making a reply. Detective Garda Neil Ryan informed the court that Daly was deemed likely to commit further offences if granted bail. Judge Brendan O'Reilly granted Daly bail under certain conditions, including a €300 cash bond and an independent surety of €1,000.

However, Daly was unable to meet the financial requirements and was subsequently remanded in custody, with the possibility of bail being reconsidered. He is scheduled to return to Clonakilty District Court on Thursday for further instructions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The two 14-year-old boys, who had no prior convictions and were not subject to any bench warrants, were granted bail after the court heard their circumstances. They were each released on a €100 cash bond, with strict conditions. These conditions include maintaining good behavior, residing at their home address, attending school, reporting daily to a garda station, observing a curfew between 10pm and 6am, and staying out of West Cork while remaining contactable by phone.

Both juveniles are due to appear in Bandon District Court on 11 September for further instructions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.