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flag 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.

flag 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. flag Evidence included shared expenses, international travel, and photos showing a romantic relationship, despite her claiming a landlord-tenant arrangement. flag €56,000 has been repaid, and a €50 weekly repayment plan was set, requiring 20 years. flag The judge adjourned sentencing for a year, calling the case unusual, and kept her on bail.

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