The former CEO of the Console suicide helpline, Paul Kelly, has died in tragic circumstances at his home in Clane, Co Kildare, Independent.ie can confirm. Mr Kelly was found dead at his home in Alexander Manor, Clane, Co Kildare at 10.30pm by his wife Patricia. It is not known if Mr Kelly was aware he was to be charged with fraud offences at the time of his death. “I never met Mr Kelly personally, my role was clear at the time - to protect the services and deal with the backlash,” he added. The chief executive of the suicide charity Console Paul Kelly has resigned amidst concerns about financial irregularities.

Source: Irish Independent February 11, 2020 09:11 UTC