Audit of Console finds ‘serious governance concerns’

The HSE audit into the suicide charity Console found there were “serious governance concerns”, revealing widespread failings in proper standards in management.

The audit notes there were inadequate governance structures during the period examined. “Console was controlled and dominated by Paul Kelly. He was responsible for the full running of the charity,” it said.

It found he continued to operate as a “shadow director” even after he resigned as a director in 2013.