Samantha Cookes further remanded in custody over alleged social welfare fraud in Kerry

Samantha Cookes was arrested outside Tralee post office on Friday when she was due to collect a weekly disability allowance worth €232

Samantha Cookes at Tralee District Court on Saturday, where she appeared before a special sitting of the court. Picture: Domnick Walsh

A woman accused of defrauding the Department of Social Protection of almost €60,000 has been further remanded in custody.

Samantha Cookes made a short appearance via video link at a sitting of Tralee District Court on Wednesday.