The court heard that Lee Hyland drove at speed the wrong way down a dual carriageway, causing other motorists to take evasive action to avoid head-on collisions

The minor in question is one of five children in the State who are not in secure care despite the existence of a court order directing Tusla to detain them in a secure care unit.

The boy (16) pleaded guilty to motor theft and dangerous driving on February 24th.

The court heard the boy was 15 when he stole a Volkswagen Golf in Cabra and led Gardaí on a high-speed chase