The Department of Social Protection has launched investigations into 3,300 cases of suspected welfare fraud this year.
41 cases have been referred to the Chief State Solicitors Office.
A further 45 people have also been convicted in court - with two jailed.
Most cases relate to Jobseeker's Allowance, but Sinn Féin's social-protection spokesman, Wicklow T.D. John Brady, says welfare fraud is actually dropping
Taoiseach Opens New Wastewater Treatment Plant In Arklow
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, have officially opened the new €139 million Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant
Echelon Launches New Data Facilities At Site In South Wicklow
The Taoiseach Micheál Martin today described two large-scale data centre facilities being developed by Echelon Data Centres in Co Wicklow as “the model for future data centre development in Ireland”.
Wicklow TD Condemns €1.45m Spend On Herbert Road Closure Plan Amid Widespread Local Outrage
Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow, John Brady, has today hit out at the revelation that €1.45 million has been spent this year alone on the proposed N11/M11 bus priority interim scheme.
EPA Report Shows Water Quality At Wicklow Beaches In Good Health
According to the Environment Protection Agency (EPA)’s Bathing Water Quality Report 2024, the quality of the majority of our bathing waters is rated either “excellent” or “good”.
Wicklow Couple "Heartbroken" Over Legal Row That Could See Them Losing Their Donkeys
Gerry and Sandra Kinsella fostered 'Wags' and 'Trey' from Donkey Sanctuary Ireland 13 years ago, but the relationship has broken down following a dispute over passports and welfare.
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