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Former charity director who stole over €1m rushed to hospital

Summary

Greg Walsh, a 70‑year‑old former charity director from Castleknock, was brought to court after pleading guilty to 119 thefts totalling €998,476, including €280,000 from Carline Learning Centre and €150,000 from Bank of Ireland. He admitted misappropriating charity funds to pay tax bills and diverting money from friends and family, who had invested with him or used him as a tax agent. Walsh's actions caused losses to several parties, including a nephew who lost €10,000 and a man who lost €14,138. He also owed a €150,000 business debt to two brothers, which he paid by transferring funds from a business account to a personal account. Walsh was rushed to hospital on Sunday, examined by a cardiac team, and the case was adjourned pending a medical report, with sentencing expected next week. The court noted he had no prior convictions and had lost his family home, now living on a state pension.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Former charity director who stole over €1m rushed to hospital. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• March 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2008 and 2016 Other
• 2018-12-03 Publication

Why: The court heard Walsh's nephew was at a €10,000 loss because tax owed on rental income was not forwarded to Revenue. Court evidence reported by CNI

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Read the original CNI report