Woman falsely claimed almost £5,000 in benefits

A woman has been convicted at Lisburn Magistrates' Court for claiming benefits she was not entitled to.
Lisburn Magistrates' Court.Lisburn Magistrates' Court.
Lisburn Magistrates' Court.

Julie McCarthy (48) of Siskin Drive, Lisburn claimed Income Support and Jobseeker’s Allowance totalling £4,907 while failing to declare employment. She was given 180 hours Community Service.

She is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department for Communities.