A MAN IS to face trial accused of dangerous driving causing the death of a 13-year-old boy following an alleged hit-and-run incident in Dublin
Dean Shelley, 27, from Casement Road, Finglas, Dublin appeared in court this morning charged with dangerous driving causing the death of pedestrian Lee Henry and failing to remain at the scene at the R139, Coolock on 22 October last year.
The young boy suffered serious injuries when he was struck that night by a car.
He was taken to Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street where he was later pronounced dead.
Garda Sergeant Noel Smyth told Judge John Lindsay at Dublin District Court that he arrested Dean Shelley at 9.20am today at Coolock station.
“He was charged with the two offences and after caution he made no reply and he was handed true copies of the charge,” said Garda Sergeant Smyth.
He confirmed that there was no objection to bail with conditions and he asked for the case to be adjourned for six weeks for Dean Shelley to be served with a book of evidence.
Garda Sergeant Smyth said the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed that all matters are to be dealt with on indictment, meaning that the accused will face trial in the circuit court.
Members of Lee Henry’s family watched the proceedings from the public gallery.
Bail conditions
Judge Lindsay agreed to impose bail conditions sought by Garda Sergeant Smyth and told Mr Shelley that he had to sign on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Finglas Garda Station, surrender his passport and not apply for a replacement.
He was told he must have no contact directly or indirectly with witnesses and have a mobile phone powered up, in credit and switched on so he can be contacted 24 hours a day.
Dean Shelley’s solicitor Danica Kinane told the court that the phone number could be provided today.
She made a successful application for legal aid to be granted to her client after she furnished the court with a statement of Mr Shelley’s means and the judge noted there was no objection by Garda Sergeant Smyth.
Dean Shelley, who was wearing a grey jacket, white shirt and black trousers, has not yet indicated how he will plead and did not address the court.
He was remanded on bail in his own bond of €300 to appear again at the district court on 8 September when it is expected he will be served with a book and returned for trial.
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