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05/10/2016
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Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court.
Gerard O'Neill claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £733 while failing to declare employment. He was fined £450.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
New Social Housing Development Complete In Co Antrim
Work on a new social housing development has been completed in Rathcoole, Co Antrim.
A total of 18 houses have been built at Donardview Close and Derrycoole Way for Helm Housing Association.
The properties have obtained Secured by Design approval.
PM's Pledge To End 'Witch-Hunt' Against Service Personnel Welcomed
DUP MLA Brenda Hale has welcomed the Prime Minister's pledge to end the 'witch-hunt' against service personnel on active service in conflicts.
She said: "As a nation we have a duty to stand behind those brave men and women who put their lives on the line in the service of their country. It must be made absolutely clear that British troops will still be subject to international law but this will close off one of the avenues used to pursue vexatious claims against service personnel.
"It is notable that many of the cases taken against soldiers in conflicts such as Iraq never even made it to court, but were based on unfounded claims. It is right that we take steps to make such attempts more difficult
"We are following a path that has also been followed by countries such as France in recent times and I welcome the clear statement made by the Prime Minister on this issue."
(CD)
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Belfast Magistrates' Court.
Gerard O'Neill claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £733 while failing to declare employment. He was fined £450.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
New Social Housing Development Complete In Co Antrim
Work on a new social housing development has been completed in Rathcoole, Co Antrim.
A total of 18 houses have been built at Donardview Close and Derrycoole Way for Helm Housing Association.
The properties have obtained Secured by Design approval.
PM's Pledge To End 'Witch-Hunt' Against Service Personnel Welcomed
DUP MLA Brenda Hale has welcomed the Prime Minister's pledge to end the 'witch-hunt' against service personnel on active service in conflicts.
She said: "As a nation we have a duty to stand behind those brave men and women who put their lives on the line in the service of their country. It must be made absolutely clear that British troops will still be subject to international law but this will close off one of the avenues used to pursue vexatious claims against service personnel.
"It is notable that many of the cases taken against soldiers in conflicts such as Iraq never even made it to court, but were based on unfounded claims. It is right that we take steps to make such attempts more difficult
"We are following a path that has also been followed by countries such as France in recent times and I welcome the clear statement made by the Prime Minister on this issue."
(CD)
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