Alleged fraudster Samantha Cookes willing to be deported if it saves the State money, court told

Former Tralee resident, aged 36, is accused of defrauding the Department of Social Protection of €59,094 in fraudulent claims in 238 separate payments over a four-year period
Alleged fraudster Samantha Cookes willing to be deported if it saves the State money, court told

Samantha Cookes at Tralee Court in July. Picture: Domnick Walsh

The Director of Public Prosecution  (DPP) has directed trial on indictment in the case of alleged fraudster Samantha Cookes, Tralee District Court was told.

Ms Cookes appeared by video link from Limerick Prison at the regular sitting on Wednesday. She was represented in court by her solicitor Brendan Ahern.

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