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Case No. 21837False statement (making a false statement to a solicitor) · Co. Dublin · 20 Oct 2017

Man sentenced to community service for false statement in Dublin

David Gregan, 43, of Swords, Co Dublin, falsely claimed he was injured in a 2017 collision between a bus and a car in Dublin city centre, alleging soft tissue injuries including to his shoulders. An anti-fraud claims investigator reviewing CCTV footage found Gregan was not near enough to be hit by the two vehicles. He pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to a solicitor at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. He was sentenced to 150 hours of community service in lieu of a prison sentence, with the case adjourned to 12 June for a Probation Service assessment of his suitability.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Mar
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Key facts

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What happened
David Gregan falsely claimed he was injured in a collision between a bus and a car, alleging soft tissue injuries including to his shoulders.
Where
The collision occurred in Dublin city centre.
When
The collision took place in 2017 and the false statement was made to a solicitor on 20 October 2017.
Investigation
An anti-fraud claims investigator reviewed CCTV footage and found Gregan was not near enough to be hit by the two vehicles.
Charges
Gregan pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to a solicitor within the State on 20 October 2017.
In court
The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, where Judge Martin Nolan said Gregan succumbed to the temptation of what he thought was easy money.
Sentence
Gregan was sentenced to 150 hours of community service in lieu of a prison sentence.
Other details
  • The case was adjourned to 12 June for the Probation Service to assess Gregan's suitability for community service.
  • Gregan withdrew his claim in 2018 and no payment was ever made, though the other parties were at a loss of €9,000 due to legal fees.
  • The parties in the case were Dublin Bus and Trinity College, as the car involved was registered to the college.
  • Gregan has no previous convictions and has worked in the security industry for 25 years.
26 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDavid Gregan falsely claimed he was injured in a collision between a bus and a car in Dublin city centre in 2017 (rte.ie)
  • whatHe claimed soft tissue injuries including to his shoulders (rte.ie)
  • whatThe parties in the case were Dublin Bus and Trinity College, as the car was registered to the college (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
  • whatGregan falsely claimed he was injured in a collision between a bus and a car (thejournal.ie)
  • whatGregan claimed he had suffered soft tissue injuries including to his shoulders (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred in Dublin city centre (rte.ie)
  • whereThe collision took place in Dublin city centre in 2017 (thejournal.ie)
  • whereGregan lives at Abbeylea Close, Swords, Co Dublin (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationAn anti-fraud claims investigator reviewed CCTV footage and found Gregan was not near enough to be hit by the two vehicles (rte.ie)
  • investigationAn anti-fraud claims investigator reviewed CCTV and found Gregan was not near enough to be hit by the vehicles (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeGregan pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to a solicitor within the State on 20 October 2017 (rte.ie)
  • chargeGregan pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement to a solicitor on 20 October 2017 (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge Martin Nolan said Gregan succumbed to the temptation of what he thought was easy money (rte.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to allow the Probation Service to assess Gregan's suitability (rte.ie)
  • courtThe matter will return to court on 12 June (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceHe was sentenced to 150 hours of community service in lieu of a prison sentence (rte.ie)
  • sentenceGregan was sentenced to 150 hours of community service in lieu of a prison sentence (thejournal.ie)
  • otherGregan withdrew his claim in 2018 and no payment was ever made (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe other parties were at a loss of €9,000 due to legal fees (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
  • otherHe has no previous convictions (rte.ie)
  • otherHe has worked in the security industry for 25 years (rte.ie)
  • otherHe was previously the victim of an assault where he was hit with the end of a gun (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
  • otherHe is separated from his wife and has a history of mental health difficulties (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
  • otherGregan has no previous convictions (thejournal.ie)
  • otherGregan has worked in the security industry for 25 years (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Mar2023
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, its first report
    Man falsely claimed he was injured in a collision between a bus and a car

    Reports the sentencing of David Gregan for making a false statement to a solicitor regarding a 2017 collision; the case is adjourned to 12 June for the Probation Service to assess his suitability for community service.

    accused, David Gregan, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Gregan
  2. 21 Mar2023
    Sentencedrte.ie, first report
    Man falsely claimed he was injured in crash, court told

    Court hearing and sentencing for David Gregan's false statement offence; CCTV evidence showed he was not near enough to be hit by the vehicles; case adjourned to 12 June for Probation Service assessment.

    convicted, David Gregan, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)David Gregan