Mr. Gould, a representative for Cork North Central, was arrested in connection with a Garda investigation into alleged fraud offenses at a company where he worked before his election to the Dáil in 2020. He was released without charge, and a file will be submitted for potential prosecution. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald confirmed the arrest and stated that both Mr. Gould and councillor Kenneth Collins, who also worked at the company, denied the accusations. Gould maintains he was a dedicated employee and is now consulting with his legal team.
Mr. Gould, who was arrested in connection with a Garda investigation into alleged fraud, stated he "utterly rejects" the complaint related to his previous employment.
Mary Lou McDonald confirmed Mr. Gould's arrest and emphasized that both he and another party member "emphatically denied" the allegations against them.
Gould's statement highlighted his long tenure at the company in question, describing himself as a "hard-working employee" who performed well and was promoted.
The investigation is ongoing, with a file set to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions concerning the allegations made against Mr. Gould.
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