Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3301Judicial review (regulatory sanction, fair procedures) · Co. Dublin · 17 Apr 2026

High Court strikes down Central Bank sanction over 'serious errors' in investigation of fund manager

High Court president David Barniville struck down a Central Bank prohibition notice blocking an investment fund manager from working in regulated financial services, finding 'a series of significant and serious errors' in the bank's investigation that breached the manager's right to natural justice and fair procedures.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe manager was a former chief executive of an investment fund management firm (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe manager was restricted from working in the sector from February 2022 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe Central Bank investigation commenced in 2019 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenIn September 2021 the manager met a Central Bank official tasked with considering the information gathered by the investigator (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe High Court struck down a Central Bank prohibition notice against an investment fund manager (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe hearing was held in private following an application by the manager's lawyers (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe manager was not interviewed by the Central Bank official leading the investigation (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe investigator did not interview any people the manager identified as being in a position to provide evidence (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe Central Bank concluded the manager had been untruthful and misleading in his dealings with the bank (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Apr2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    High Court strikes down Central Bank sanction over ‘serious errors’ in investigation of fund manager

    Full judgment details including the judge's criticisms of the investigation process, finding no oral hearing was held, the manager was not interviewed by the lead investigator, and the September 2021 meeting was a 'box ticking exercise'.

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