Fraud behind refusal of some welfare recipients to sign for public service card says Department

The Department of Social Protection says it believes fraud is behind the refusal of some welfare recipients to sign up for a public service card.
Fraud behind refusal of some welfare recipients to sign for public service card says Department

The Department of Social Protection says it believes fraud is behind the refusal of some welfare recipients to sign up for a public service card, writes Caroline O'Doherty.

The Irish Examiner reported at the weekend that the Department had made €800,000 in savings through payments ceased or suspended after recipients failed to engage with the registration process for a card.

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