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Judge calls for resources to advance Parnell Square attempted murder case
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing on 23 July 2025, Mr Justice Paul McDermott urged that additional resources be allocated to the case of Riad Bouchaker, 51, who is charged with assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three children on Parnell Square. The prosecution noted that the defence had supplied a psychiatric report on Bouchaker, while the prosecution is preparing its own report due by mid‑October. The judge highlighted "serious difficulties" caused by delays, including the need for further neuropsychological work, delays in accessing the defendant in prison, and interpreter availability. He set the next hearing for 22 October and called on all parties—lawyers, psychiatrists, and other professionals—to expedite the case once the psychiatric issues are resolved. The court reiterated its commitment to fast‑track trials involving children, aiming to complete the process within one year where possible.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Judge calls for resources to advance Parnell Square attempted murder case. Charges or matters: assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three children on Parnell Square in Dublin; the attempted murder of two girls and one boy. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- October 22 Other
- November 23, 2023 Incident
- 2025-07-23 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three children on Parnell Square in Dublin; the attempted murder of two girls and one boy (Alleged Or Contested)
Accused
Charges: assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three children on Parnell Square in Dublin; the attempted murder of two girls and one boy (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Parnell Square
- Central Criminal Court
- Parnell Square
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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