Tyrone woman denies claiming benefits ‘dishonestly’

A Co Tyrone woman, who “dishonestly” claimed state benefit while she had almost £470,000 in a joint bank account, yesterday denied the allegation at Enniskillen Crown Court.

Anne Quinn, aged 71, Corkhill Rd, Eskra, was overpaid pension credit by £44,627.36 from November 2007 and January 2012. She pleaded not guilty to the charge as a jury was sworn in yesterday.

Suzanne Gallagher, prosecuting, said a request had been made to the First Trust Bank for information on a fixed-term deposit account held jointly by the defendant with her sister and uncle.