Carmody cleared of 9 deception charges

Two false pretence charges remain outstanding against Paschal Carmody after his acquittal yesterday of nine counts of obtaining monies by deception from two families of terminally-ill cancer patients.

Last year, in the second trial of Dr Carmody, Judge Donagh McDonagh ruled that Dr Carmody be tried separately in relation to obtaining €14,300 under false pretences from the late JJ Gallagher of Kingswood, Mullingar, Co Westmeath.

It is now up to the DPP, Claire Loftus, if she wishes to proceed with what would be the fourth trial of Dr Carmody.