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ODCE secures order allowing it examine Console's computers

Summary

The Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE) obtained a High Court order to examine computers seized from the suicide‑counselling charity Console. The order followed agreements on how the investigation of electronic files would be conducted, reached with Console's founder Paul Kelly and his wife Patricia. The charity's liquidator supplied the ODCE with books and records. The Kellys expressed concerns that the search might involve private documents and those protected by professional privilege. The court agreed that the Kellys would provide a list of files they consider private by the end of August, and that such files would not be accessed or stored by the ODCE. Protocols were also agreed with the HSE to protect confidential patient information. The ODCE seeks to examine the electronic documents to investigate possible breaches of the Companies Act before the charity's liquidation in July 2016. No prosecution or charges have yet been brought. The matter was adjourned to October.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: ODCE secures order allowing it examine Console's computers. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• July 2016 Other
• 2018-07-27 Publication

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Stage Hearing Or Decision

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