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The Kellys' lawyer had raised concerns about the proposed search in relation to the use of any documents stored on the computers which they claim are private

ODCE secures court order to examine Console computers

The State's corporate watchdog has secured a High Court order allowing it to commence the examination of material on computers taken from the suicide counselling charity Console.

Courts • 27 Jul 18

Nintendo gives a short video teaser of its first new gaming device in four years

Nintendo unveils new console but shares slide

Nintendo offered a sneak preview of a new gaming system that can be used both as a traditional console as well as a handheld device, but a lack of revolutionary features helped send its shares sliding 6%.

Business • 21 Oct 16

One third of charities who took part said that following a string of scandals in the charity sector funding efforts were damaged

Charities report drop in income after scandals

One in three charities have reported a drop in their income due to scandals in the sector, according to a poll by the umbrella group The Wheel.

News • 27 Sep 16

The charity has been mired in controversy since revelations about its finances

Meeting expected to consider wind-up of Console

A meeting of the board of Console is continuing in Dublin to discuss the future of the charity.

News • 13 Jul 16

HSE noted 'strong' Console governance in 2011

The Health Service Executive noted in 2011 that charity Console had "strong governance structures", it has emerged.

News • 11 Jul 16

The charity has been mired in controversy since revelations of financial irregularities

Meetings continue on transfer of Console services

Meetings are to continue to agree a transfer of the services offered by suicide bereavement charity Console as the organisation is expected to be wound down in the wake of revelations about its finances.

News • 08 Jul 16

The interim chief executive of Console has taken possession today of some assets of the charity including two company cars, files, records and computers

Console interim chief takes possession of assets

The controversy around financial irregularities at the suicide charity Console is continuing today with much activity to secure the organisation's assets.

News • 02 Jul 16

David Hall said the charity's services are still being offered

Staff 'traumatised' over Console revelations

An external examiner appointed to look into finances and governance at the national suicide charity Console has said staff were "traumatised" over the malpractice issues highlighted by the RTÉ Investigations Unit.

News • 29 Jun 16

Console founder and chief executive Officer Paul Kelly

Interim report raises concerns over Console

A draft copy of a HSE audit into the finances and governance of the charity Console reveals almost €500,000 in consultancy fees, salaries and cars was paid to ex-chief executive Paul Kelly, his wife Patricia and their son Tim Kelly.

News • 28 Jun 16

An average of 185 calls per day were received by Console over the holiday period, with 4,116 people ringing the helpline in December

21% rise in calls to suicide prevention helpline

Calls to Console's free suicide prevention helpline rose by more than 21% over the Christmas and New Year period, the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity has said.

News • 10 Jan 16

Over 475 people lost their lives to suicide in Ireland last year

Thousands attend Console Ceremony of Light

Thousands of family members and friends of those who lost their lives through suicide attended ceremonies to remember their loved ones today.

News • 30 Nov 14

Sales of Nintendo's Wii U console were significantly higher - but higher costs ate into improved revenue

Nintendo posts $97m quarterly net loss

Japanese videogames giant Nintendo has posted a $97m quarterly net loss, as higher costs tied to sales of its Wii U console dug into its bottom line as sales weakened.

Business • 30 Jul 14

Nintendo falls back into red with $229m loss

Japanese videogame giant Nintendo said it logged a $229m loss for its fiscal year to March as sales of its Wii U console disappointed.

Business • 07 May 14

Nintendo's Wii U console has failed to repeat the massive success of its predecessor

Nintendo warns of losses after poor console sales

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo has warned it would swing back into the red this fiscal year as it slashed its annual sales target for the Wii U game console, blaming a poor performance over the Christmas period.

Business • 17 Jan 14

A conference on suicide has heard from Console on standards of service for those affected by the issue

Brian Lenihan's son talks of suicide attempt

Brian Lenihan's son has said that telling his father he was suffering from depression was the hardest thing he has ever had to do.

News • 09 Sep 13

The commemoration included music, poetry and readings

Event held to remember those who died by suicide

Approximately 1,000 people affected by suicide gathered in St Patrick's College in Maynooth earlier to remember their loved ones.

News • 17 Dec 12

Hundreds bereaved by suicide attend ceremonies

Hundreds of people have attended Christmas “Ceremonies of Light” organised by the Console organisation, which offers support to people and families bereaved by suicide.

News • 26 Nov 12

Console offers help to victims of cyberbullying

The national suicide prevention charity, Console, has urged anyone affected by cyberbullying to seek help from the organisation immediately.

News • 30 Oct 12

Irish suicide charity to expand services to London

The Irish suicide prevention charity Console is to expand its services to London.

News • 21 Aug 12

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