Face-recognition software has resulted in at least 135 cases of suspected fraud being referred to the Department of Social Protection’s investigation unit or to the gardaí, with the department claiming it has already saved almost €1.7m as a result.

Face-recognition software has resulted in at least 135 cases of suspected fraud being referred to the Department of Social Protection’s investigation unit or to the gardaí, with the department claiming it has already saved almost €1.7m as a result.

After a detailed assessment, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland concluded the clenbuterol investigation in Clones, Co Monaghan related to only one cow, and posed no risk to public health.