Alleged welfare fraudster Samantha Cookes further remanded in custody

Former Tralee resident, aged 36, is accused of stealing almost €60,000 from the Department of Social Protection in fraudulent disability claims 

Samantha Cookes, pictured at Tralee District Court in July. Picture: Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus 

A woman aged 36, who is accused of stealing almost €60,000 from the Department of Social Protection in fraudulent disability claims, has been further remanded in custody.

Samantha Cookes, of no fixed abode, appeared via video link from Limerick Prison at a sitting of Tralee District Court on Thursday.