Call to establish social welfare fraud squad similar to the CAB model

MIDDLE-RANKING gardaí want a social welfare fraud unit, modelled on the Criminal Assets Bureau, to be set up.

The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) said the unit would draw officers from the gardaí, revenue and social welfare, similar to the structure of the CAB.

“Instead of the Government looking at public sector cutbacks, we should be looking at wastage right across the public service, including social welfare fraud,” said AGSI general secretary Joe Dirwan.