How social media exposed entrepreneur who could 'only afford €100 payments' following injuries claimPaul Mooney, owner of companies The Cosmetic Outlet and Madison Makeup, was driving without insurance when he was involved in a road traffic accident in September 2011. Mr Mooney argued that he couldn't afford to make significant monthly payments towards discharging the monies, yet his social media posts and previous interviews raised suspicions with the MIBI. He provided a Statement of Means to the court in the summer of 2017, but the MIBI claimed it didn't provide an accurate reflection of his financial position. He later claimed in court that he didn't own any car when the MIBI pursued him for costs. They risk not just severe legal penalties for breaking the law, but they also face having to make substantial personal payments to cover off any damages they cause.

Source: Irish Independent September 09, 2018 12:04 UTC