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06/09/2017
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Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming £9,834 benefits he was not entitled to. at Belfast Magistrates' Court.
Mikulas Dancso claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £9,834 while failing to declare employment. He was given a six month prison sentence suspended for two years.
The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department.
Lagan Electrical Solutions Now An Approved NICEIC Contractor
Lagan Electrical Solutions has announced it is now an approved NICEIC Contractor.
NICEIC is the UK's leading voluntary regulatory body for the electrical contracting industry. It has been assessing the electrical competence of electricians for nearly 60 years and currently maintains a roll of over 26,000 registered contractors.
Lagan Electrical Solutions underwent an assessment process, covering a representative sample of its work, premises, documentation, equipment, and the competence of its key supervisory staff.
The firm will be re-assessed on a regular basis to ensure continued compliance.
Ford Welcomes Publication Of Civil and Family Justice Reports
Alliance MLA David Ford has welcomed publication of reports looking into the administration of civil and family justice.
The Lord Chief Justice (LCJ)'s Civil and Family Justice Review Group reports are designed to look at current procedures, with a view to improving access to justice, achieving better outcomes for court users and creating a more responsive system.
He said: "The Review Group was established by the LCJ two years ago during my time as Justice Minister. I am pleased representatives of the Department of Justice worked with members of the judiciary and others in this fundamental examination of how access to justice is provided in Northern Ireland.
"I congratulate the LCJ on his vision in establishing the group and thank Lord Justice Gillen and those who worked with him on the quality of their work. I look forward to the early introduction of those reforms which can be implemented by the judiciary and others.
"It is, however, a matter of great regret the absence of a functioning Executive is likely to delay some of the needed reforms. As the LCJ said, the failure of the former First Minister and deputy First Minister to agree the funding for additional legacy inquests has already added to the suffering of victims."
(CD)
A man has been convicted for claiming £9,834 benefits he was not entitled to. at Belfast Magistrates' Court.
Mikulas Dancso claimed Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £9,834 while failing to declare employment. He was given a six month prison sentence suspended for two years.
The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the Department for Communities.
He is also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Department.
Lagan Electrical Solutions Now An Approved NICEIC Contractor
Lagan Electrical Solutions has announced it is now an approved NICEIC Contractor.
NICEIC is the UK's leading voluntary regulatory body for the electrical contracting industry. It has been assessing the electrical competence of electricians for nearly 60 years and currently maintains a roll of over 26,000 registered contractors.
Lagan Electrical Solutions underwent an assessment process, covering a representative sample of its work, premises, documentation, equipment, and the competence of its key supervisory staff.
The firm will be re-assessed on a regular basis to ensure continued compliance.
Ford Welcomes Publication Of Civil and Family Justice Reports
Alliance MLA David Ford has welcomed publication of reports looking into the administration of civil and family justice.
The Lord Chief Justice (LCJ)'s Civil and Family Justice Review Group reports are designed to look at current procedures, with a view to improving access to justice, achieving better outcomes for court users and creating a more responsive system.
He said: "The Review Group was established by the LCJ two years ago during my time as Justice Minister. I am pleased representatives of the Department of Justice worked with members of the judiciary and others in this fundamental examination of how access to justice is provided in Northern Ireland.
"I congratulate the LCJ on his vision in establishing the group and thank Lord Justice Gillen and those who worked with him on the quality of their work. I look forward to the early introduction of those reforms which can be implemented by the judiciary and others.
"It is, however, a matter of great regret the absence of a functioning Executive is likely to delay some of the needed reforms. As the LCJ said, the failure of the former First Minister and deputy First Minister to agree the funding for additional legacy inquests has already added to the suffering of victims."
(CD)
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