Man spared criminal conviction for dole fraud while working at Garda HQ

Denis Curran had never been in trouble before and he was “deeply ashamed”.

Denis Curran pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court to 11 counts of theft and two charges under the Social Welfare Consolidation Act for making false declarations. Photo: Collins Courts

A Dublin man has been spared a criminal conviction for fraudulently claiming the dole while working as a civilian employee at Garda headquarters.

Denis Curran, aged 57, with an address at Dunard Avenue, Dublin 7, pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court to 11 counts of theft and two charges under the Social Welfare Consolidation Act for making false declarations.