By Irishexaminer.com Sean Murray
At the last court hearing in November 2023, it was heard that it was expected there would be a three-to-four-week trial in this case. Since he has now pleaded guilty, this will not proceed.
Mr Carey appeared in court on Wednesday, dressed in a black suit. He pleaded guilty to all the charges put to him.
He will be sentenced on October 29.
The court heard that while he fraudulently claimed to have cancer, he has had genuine heart issues which required surgery last year. A report will be submitted by his doctors, his defence said.
He also has had mental health problems, and his defence said a psychiatric report will be submitted.
More to follow…