95 SOCIAL WELFARE INVESTIGATIONS IN GALWAY

Date Published: 06-Apr-2009

Payment of social welfare has been suspended for 18 people in Galway, following investigations by inspectors.Late last year, investigations began around the country as part of fraud control checks.95 investigations were carried out in Galway and has resulted in 18 payments being suspended.The Department of Social and Family Affairs is now introducing stricter identity checks in post offices throughout the country from this week.It's an effort to crack down on those claiming a job seeker payment but not resident in the State.People collecting social welfare payments are now required to produce a valid photo ID at their post office.The majority of people investigated were non-Irish nationals.