13/03/2014

PAC Sends Rehab Report To Gardaí

A report on the allegations made against Rehab has been passed to Gardaí by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

It follows a private meeting held this morning by the PAC to discuss correspondence from developer John Kelly.

It is understood that Mr Kelly's correspondence contained "serious allegations" against named individuals who have or had associations with the Rehab Group.

The PAC has invited representative's of Rehab to appear before them on 10 April.

(MH/IT)

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