Probe into prisoners claiming dole in jail

CLAIMS that inmates at Limerick Prison have been receiving dole payments while locked up, are under investigation by the Department of Social Protection.

Probe into prisoners claiming dole in jail

A source at the prison said: “These guys, entering in the custody of the state, are getting their brothers, or friends, or whoever, to ‘sign on’ for them.

“Most are at it. That’s the latest scam now. We’re feeding and housing these lads and we find out we’re paying for their dole as well. It’s some stroke they’re pulling”.

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