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Case No. 14041Social welfare fraud · Co. Donegal

Lifford woman appears in court over almost €12,000 in social welfare overpayments

Aimee Cuddy, 28, of Lifford, County Donegal, appeared before Letterkenny District Court over social welfare payments of almost €12,000 that she is alleged to have claimed fraudulently, as reported on 7 April 2025. She is alleged to have failed to notify the Department of a change in her circumstances after starting work in Northern Ireland, and she was charged under article 188 and article 109 of the Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) Regulations 2007. The balance outstanding is €11,850.12, and her solicitor said she proposed to pay €10,000 immediately, a sum her parents were willing to briefly loan her. The judge said the remainder must be paid and adjourned the case to May 6 for finalisation.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
Aimee Cuddy, 28, of Lifford, County Donegal, is alleged to have claimed almost €12,000 in social welfare payments fraudulently.
Where
The case was heard at Letterkenny District Court.
When
The court appearance was reported on 7 April 2025.
Cause
She is alleged to have failed to notify the Department of a change in her circumstances.
Other details
  • She was employed in Northern Ireland when the overpayment was made.
  • She has no previous convictions and her solicitor said it was a foolish mistake and that she is willing to make full repayments.
  • She fully accepts the matter before the court.
Charges
  • She was charged with contravening article 188 of the Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) Regulations 2007, in that she allegedly failed to notify the Minister of a change in circumstances, namely starting employment, which affected her Jobseeker's Allowance entitlement.
  • She was also charged with committing an offence under article 109 of the same regulations.
In court
  • The balance outstanding is €11,850.12.
  • Her solicitor said she proposed to pay €10,000 immediately, a sum her parents were willing to briefly loan her.
  • The judge said the €10,000 offer was a significant amount but that the remainder must be paid, and described the matter as serious.
  • The case was adjourned to May 6 for finalisation.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Lifford woman claimed almost €12,000 in social welfare payments fraudulently. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeShe failed to notify the Department of a change in her circumstances. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeShe was charged with contravening article 188 of the Social Welfare (Consolidated Claims, Payments and Control) Regulations 2007. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge says she failed to notify the Minister of a change in circumstances, that she commenced employment and affected her entitlement to Jobseeker's Allowance. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeShe was also charged with committing an offence under article 109 of the same regulations. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe balance outstanding is €11,850.12. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHer solicitor said she proposed to pay €10,000 immediately, a sum her parents were willing to briefly loan her. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the €10,000 offer was a significant amount but that the remainder must be paid. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge described the matter as serious. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to May 6 for finalisation. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherShe was employed in Northern Ireland when the overpayment was made. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherShe is 28 years old and fully accepts the matter before the court. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherShe has no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHer solicitor said it was a foolish mistake and she is willing to make full repayments. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Apr2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Lifford woman must repay almost €12,000 from fraudulent social welfare claims

    Reports a court appearance at Letterkenny District Court, names the accused and her age, gives the charges and the €11,850.12 balance, and records the offer to repay €10,000 and the adjournment to May 6. Stage is court because no conviction is reported.

    accused, Aimee Cuddy, 28, female, named, irish (judged from name)Aimee Cuddy