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A 67-year-old Irish woman admitted to fraudulently claiming over €112,000 in welfare benefits while living with a partner, violating rules that require single status.
Deirdre Buttner, 67, of Dublin, admitted to fraudulently claiming over €112,000 in Irish welfare benefits, including Deserted Wife’s and Carer’s Allowance, while cohabiting with a partner from 2014 to 2021, violating eligibility rules.
Evidence included shared expenses, international travel, and photos showing a romantic relationship, despite her claiming a landlord-tenant arrangement.
€56,000 has been repaid, and a €50 weekly repayment plan was set, requiring 20 years.
The judge adjourned sentencing for a year, calling the case unusual, and kept her on bail.
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Una mujer irlandesa de 67 años admitió haber reclamado fraudulentamente más de 112.000 euros en prestaciones sociales mientras vivía con un compañero, violando las reglas que requieren la condición de soltera.