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12/02/2018
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Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court.
John Curran claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Rates totalling £3,669 while failing to declare employment. He was given 75 hours community service.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Construction Work Complete On Resurfacing Project In Co Armagh
Construction work on a road resurfacing project is Co Armagh has been completed.
The £700,000 scheme in the A3 Mall West area was carried out by the Department for Infrastructure in conjunction with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.
It involved the strengthening and resurfacing of 600 metres of road and footways along with ancillary works.
Driver Licensing Services To Be Made Available Online
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has welcomed confirmation driver licensing services are to be made available online.
Drivers will now be able to renew their licence, change an address or order a duplicate licence online. The services are designed to be the first in a series of digital amenities being made available by the Driver and Vehicle Agency.
"This will make things much more convenient for drivers, which can only be welcomed," she said.
"This will bring us into line with the rest of the UK and we need to further streamline these processes to save people hassle and create quicker turnaround times."
(CD)
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Enniskillen Magistrates' Court.
John Curran claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Rates totalling £3,669 while failing to declare employment. He was given 75 hours community service.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.
Construction Work Complete On Resurfacing Project In Co Armagh
Construction work on a road resurfacing project is Co Armagh has been completed.
The £700,000 scheme in the A3 Mall West area was carried out by the Department for Infrastructure in conjunction with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.
It involved the strengthening and resurfacing of 600 metres of road and footways along with ancillary works.
Driver Licensing Services To Be Made Available Online
Alliance Infrastructure spokesperson Kellie Armstrong MLA has welcomed confirmation driver licensing services are to be made available online.
Drivers will now be able to renew their licence, change an address or order a duplicate licence online. The services are designed to be the first in a series of digital amenities being made available by the Driver and Vehicle Agency.
"This will make things much more convenient for drivers, which can only be welcomed," she said.
"This will bring us into line with the rest of the UK and we need to further streamline these processes to save people hassle and create quicker turnaround times."
(CD)
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