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Case No. 20414Fraud (misappropriation of funds) · Co. Limerick

Bóthar charity fraud and legal costs reach €1.2 million

David Moloney and Peter Ireton, former chief executives of the Limerick-based charity Bóthar, are alleged to have misappropriated hundreds of thousands of euro in cash over a substantial number of years. Moloney resigned as CEO in February 2021 and Ireton died in April 2021, after which Bóthar brought High Court proceedings in 2021 in which Moloney said he and Ireton misappropriated the funds. Ongoing investigations into the former CEOs' activities continue. In July 2023, newly filed accounts showed the total cost of the identified alleged fraud and related legal and other costs had reached €1.2 million.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • The cost of identified alleged fraud and related legal and other costs at Bóthar totals €1.2 million.
  • David Moloney and Peter Ireton, former chief executives of the Limerick-based charity Bóthar, are alleged to have misappropriated hundreds of thousands of euro in cash over a substantial number of years.
When
  • David Moloney resigned as CEO of Bóthar in February 2021.
  • Peter Ireton, the former chief executive, passed away in April 2021.
In court
  • The alleged fund misappropriation first came to public attention through High Court proceedings brought by Bóthar in 2021.
  • David Moloney said in the High Court that he and Peter Ireton misappropriated hundreds of thousands of euro in cash.
Investigation
Ongoing investigations into the various activities of the former CEOs over a substantial number of years are continuing.
Other details
The newly filed accounts showing the €1.2 million total were approved by directors on Monday, July 3, 2023.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe cost of identified alleged fraud and related legal and other costs totals €1.2 million. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe cost of identified alleged fraud and connected legal costs totals €490,878 for the 12 months to the end of June 2021. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatA combined bill of €713,058 was incurred over the prior three-year period. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatThe estimated cost of the identified alleged fraud for 2021 totals €28,025, bringing the total over four years to €393,583. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatDavid Moloney resigned as CEO of the charity in February 2021. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatPeter Ireton, the former chief executive, passed away in April 2021. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatDavid Moloney said in the High Court that he and Peter Ireton misappropriated hundreds of thousands of euro in cash. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationThere are ongoing investigations into the various activities by the former CEOs over a substantial number of years. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe alleged fund misappropriation first came to public attention through High Court proceedings brought by Bóthar in 2021. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe newly filed accounts were approved by directors on Monday July 3. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jul2023
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, follow-up
    Cost of alleged fraud and legal bills at Bóthar reach €1.2million

    Reports newly filed accounts showing total fraud and legal costs of €1.2 million; auditor issued a disclaimer of opinion; directors note substantial costs in pursuing matters connected to the alleged fraud; ongoing investigations into former CEOs' activities.

    suspect, David Moloney, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Moloneysuspect, Peter Ireton, male, named, irish (judged from name)Peter Ireton