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
Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant Opens.
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
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”.
School Kids Need Better Bus Services In County.
A Wicklow councillor is raising the plight of students who are forced to attend school in another town because of the shortage of places
Wicklow County Council Purchases 21 Acre Site Overlooking Magheramore Beach
Wicklow County Council has announced the successful purchase of a 21-acre parcel of land at Magheramore Beach in Wicklow.
Tanaiste Signs Joint Statement Calling On Israel To Show Restraint In The War In Gaza
It comes as Israel prepares to ramp up its campaign against Hamas, with plans which could see it take control of the entire enclave.
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