Former Revenue worker fined over false claims

A former clerical worker in the Office of the Revenue Commissioners who submitted false claims for tax rebates has received a suspended sentence and been ordered to pay a fine.

David Leonard from Slan Duff, Kentstown in Co. Meath secured tax rebates based on fake medical expenses and pension payments for four people to the tune of €40,000.

The 35-year-old split the proceeds with each of them netting approximately €20,000 for himself.

He pleaded guilty to two counts under the Prevention of Corruption Act on dates between April 2004 and February 2005.

He was given a two-year suspended sentence and was ordered to pay a €10,000 fine.