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09/03/2017
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Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Craigavon Magistrates' Court.
Martin Quirke claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £97 while failing to declare employment. He was given an eighteen month conditional discharge.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
RHI Inquiry Could Take More Than Six Months
A public inquiry into the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme could take longer than six months to complete, according to its chairman.
The botched RHI scheme could cost the public purse around £490 million.
Sir Patrick Coghlin said: "At present I can say that it will not be possible to report within six months.
"What I can assure you of is that our work will be done as efficiently as possible, and it will be done properly."
The RHI scheme was established in 2012 and its aim was to increase the creation of heat from renewable sources.
Call For Full Investigation After Murder Suspect Released In Error
Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn has called for a full investigation after a murder suspect was released by mistake.
Michael Lawrence Smith has not returned to Maghaberry Prison after last being seen in the Belfast area on Tuesday, 07 March.
The PSNI stated Smith, who is on remand for murder, said he had been "released erroneously".
Mr Lunn said: "It is clear such a fundamental mistake should not have happened, particularly with a noted dangerous individual such as Smith.
"This is basic security and a full investigation should take place as to how it occurred. I would urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact police immediately."
(CD)
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Craigavon Magistrates' Court.
Martin Quirke claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £97 while failing to declare employment. He was given an eighteen month conditional discharge.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
RHI Inquiry Could Take More Than Six Months
A public inquiry into the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme could take longer than six months to complete, according to its chairman.
The botched RHI scheme could cost the public purse around £490 million.
Sir Patrick Coghlin said: "At present I can say that it will not be possible to report within six months.
"What I can assure you of is that our work will be done as efficiently as possible, and it will be done properly."
The RHI scheme was established in 2012 and its aim was to increase the creation of heat from renewable sources.
Call For Full Investigation After Murder Suspect Released In Error
Alliance Justice spokesperson Trevor Lunn has called for a full investigation after a murder suspect was released by mistake.
Michael Lawrence Smith has not returned to Maghaberry Prison after last being seen in the Belfast area on Tuesday, 07 March.
The PSNI stated Smith, who is on remand for murder, said he had been "released erroneously".
Mr Lunn said: "It is clear such a fundamental mistake should not have happened, particularly with a noted dangerous individual such as Smith.
"This is basic security and a full investigation should take place as to how it occurred. I would urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact police immediately."
(CD)
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