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Dentist who brought 'utter ruination on himself' jailed for defrauding HSE
Summary
A dentist who defrauded the HSE of €58,000 over 17 years has been jailed for one year and ordered to pay €100,000. Jerome Kiely (47) pleaded guilty to multiple counts of deception, including one sample count of dishonestly inducing the HSE to provide a payment for dentures. The court heard that Kiely had two bank accounts containing over €1.5 million, which were frozen. Judge Martin Nolan noted that Kiely had mental health issues and a history of depression, and his wife asked the court not to jail him. Despite this, the judge imposed a three-year sentence, with two years suspended, and ordered Kiely to pay €100,000 to the HSE. The judge acknowledged Kiely's remorse and his good work history but emphasized the seriousness of the case. Kiely's reputation as a dentist has been destroyed, and the court noted that he may not be able to practice again.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dentist who brought 'utter ruination on himself' jailed for defrauding HSE. Charges or matters: six further sample counts on dates between November 2010 and September 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 12, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-02-23 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: six further sample counts on dates between November 2010 and September 2019 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He set a sentence of three years and suspended the final two years on a number of conditions, including that Kiely pay a sum of €100,000 to the HSE within three months.
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