Fraud accused Samantha Cookes sent forward to stand trial in Kerry

Woman accused of stealing tens of thousands of euro from State in monthly supplementary and disability allowances over four years

Samantha Cookes at Tralee Court in Co Kerry. Picture: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus

Alleged fraudster Samantha Cookes, who is accused of stealing tens of thousands of euro from the State in monthly supplementary and disability allowances over a four-year period, has been sent forward to the Circuit Criminal Court.

Ms Cookes, who appeared in person at Tralee District Court, dressed in pink and black and walking with a limp, has been sent forward on a total of 55 charges, including theft and deception.