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Former Bóthar CEO, who admits misappropriating huge sums, wants free legal aid

Date
2021-06-02

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Newport

Summary

In High Court civil proceedings brought by Bóthar against former CEO David Moloney, the matter was adjourned to a date next month. Bóthar claims Moloney misappropriated hundreds of thousands of euro donated to the charity over a 21-year period for his own use. Moloney has admitted to this misappropriation, stating in a sworn statement that he spent the cash on family holidays and friends, and claims much of it was paid to others, including the late Bóthar founder Peter Ireton. Bóthar does not accept these explanations. At the hearing before Mr Justice Senan Allen, Moloney's previous lawyers came off record. Moloney stated he had approached the Legal Aid centre in Limerick and requested an adjournment to determine if his application for legal aid is successful. Bóthar's counsel, Frank Beatty SC, also sought an adjournment, noting that investigations into the complex matters regarding the missing monies are continuing and that other parties may be added later. The court also heard that Moloney's wife, Olive, against whom no allegations of wrongdoing have been made, is considering her own proceedings regarding her interest in his assets. Mr Justice Allen deferred any decision to formally join Mrs Moloney to the proceedings. The judge agreed to adjourn the case, noting it could return before the scheduled date if necessary.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Former Bóthar CEO, who admits misappropriating huge sums, wants free legal aid. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

2021-06-02 Publication

Case subjects

Ceo David Moloney

Applicant

Outcome: Mr Moloney said that he had approached the Legal Aid centre in Limerick about getting legal aid and wanted the case adjourned for a period to see if his application for legal aid is successful.

Legal Aid

Applicant

Peter Ireton

Applicant