Ireland Crime

Ó Snodaigh alleges his signature was forged on a letter submitted to the High Court over Liberty Recycling and has formally complained to Gardaí to investigate the forgery; he says neither he nor other trustees are under investigation and the charity has gone into voluntary liquidation while the Garda probe continues.

Adds details on the October searches (seizure of two BMW X5s worth €250,000, watches, designer bags), the High Court freezing of bank accounts and appointment of liquidators, the Charities Regulator's concerns about unlawful conduct and suspicious international transfers, the €34,705 found at a senior staff member's home in 2025, and the investigation into a Porsche and a 2026 BMW jeep. Confirms no one was arrested and that Ó Snodaigh, Linda Behan and Brian Behan are not under investigation.

Reports that Fine Gael members of the PAC asked the chair to summon the Charities Regulator, the Department of Social Protection and the charity's leaders. Adds that the High Court appointed provisional liquidators and that the charity received over €2 million in departmental funding.

Adds details on the High Court petition by the Charities Regulatory Authority, the freezing of bank accounts, the focus of the investigation on senior personnel and suspicious international transfers, the seizure of two BMW X5s, watches and designer bags on 20 October, the €34,705 found at a senior staff member's home in 2025, the investigation into a Porsche and a 2026 BMW jeep, and the High Court's approval of liquidators.

Reports High Court evidence from the Charities Regulator that Ó Snodaigh signed off on two non-charity entities and a letter for a third, that the regulator is concerned about the charity's operations and bank account, and that provisional liquidators were appointed. No one is reported as charged.

Details the search of an accountant's office, the seizure of two BMW X5 SUVs (€250,000) and designer goods including Louis Vuitton bags, Rolex watches and jewellery (€40,000) in Dublin, the east and southeast, the involvement of the Charities Regulator, and that arrests are expected in the next phase.

Names the charity under investigation and confirms a Sinn Féin TD sits on its board but is not suspected of wrongdoing.

Details of the searches and seizures carried out on Tuesday and Wednesday, including the specific assets taken (two BMW X5s, Louis Vuitton bags, Rolex watches, jewellery), the scope of the investigation across Dublin, Eastern and Southern Regions, and confirmation that no findings have been reached.

First report of the seizure of luxury vehicles and goods following a probe into a charity.

Reports the specific items seized during the 21–22 October searches: two BMW X5 cars (€250,000) and Louis Vuitton bags, Rolex watches, and jewellery (€40,000).

Reveals that Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh is the chair of the charity under investigation; details of seized items including two BMW X5s and luxury goods; confirms the investigation is ongoing and that Ó Snodaigh has not yet been contacted by gardaí.

Confirms Aengus Ó Snodaigh as chairman of the charity, details the specific items seized (two BMW X5s worth €250,000 and luxury goods worth €40,000), notes no arrests were made, and includes Sinn Féin's statement that no wrongdoing is suggested and that Ó Snodaigh has not been contacted by Gardaí.