Catriona Carey and hurley maker brother Jack sent for trial accused of breaking company laws as books of evidence served
BUSINESSWOMAN Catriona Carey and her hurley maker brother, Jack Carey, have been sent forward for trial accused of breaking company laws.
The former Ireland international hockey player, along with Mr Carey and a third co-accused, Paddy Maher, faces prosecution following a Corporate Enforcement Authority (CEA) investigation.
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Catriona Carey has been sent forward for trial
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Her hurley maker brother, Jack Carey, was also sent forward for trial accused of breaking company laws
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The former Ireland international hockey player was charged with offences under the Companies Act from 2019 to 2022
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In February, Ms Carey, 46, was charged with
The former financial advisor was accused of failing to provide information to the Companies Registration Office (CRO), to keep records or notify of a change of address, or to file
Ms Carey, from
At a later stage, charges were brought against the co-defendants.
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Jack Carey, 53, also from Kilkenny and who resides in Graiguecullen, Co
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) authorised that they would face a trial on indictment.
Books of evidence were served on them when they appeared before Judge Shalom Binchy at Dublin District
Out of the 51 charges in the books of evidence, 31 pertained to Ms Carey, eight to her brother Jack, and 12 to Mr Maher, 57, from the Glenmalure Gun Club in Co
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Judge Binchy told them they were being returned for trial to the next sitting of
They were warned to notify prosecutors if they intended to rely on alibis in their defence.
The trio spoke only to confirm the signatures on their bail bonds and have yet to indicate pleas.
Connected charges are to be added to the indictment later.
Legal aid was granted.
A fourth man is due back in court at a later date and accused of connected offences.
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Irish Daily Mirror
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- Irish Daily Mirror
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