Ex-Console chief’s firm to support people in crisis

Disgraced former CEO of suicide prevention charity Console Paul Kelly has moved to set up a company to support people in crisis.

Mr Kelly was forced to step down from the charity in June after the Revenue Commissioners, Office of Corporate Enforcement, and other bodies opened investigations into lavish spending of funds. A decision was also taken to wind down Console, with Pieta House taking over on its services.

Sanctuary Consultants was registered with the Companies Office on September 27 and Mr Kelly is listed as the owner. A website set up describing the company is no longer available online.