A man who obtained payment under the Jobseeker’s Allowance while being employed was fined €500 by Judge James Faughnan at Castlerea District Court. David Kpelle, 4 Main St, Ballinagare, faced charges relating to a number of dates from May to November 2023. told the court that €4,721 was outstanding. Mr Kpelle tried to make a payment the week prior to the court but there was not enough money to meet it. The judge imposed the €500 fine for the offence between May 31st and June 6th, 2023 and took all other charges into consideration.

Source: The Herald February 25, 2026 18:07 UTC