I have had a glance through these posts also and everything doesn't add up as pointed out already. In August 2008 cleverclogs was on the housing list for 7 years and 11 months later (July 2009) this had increased to 9 years...... Is there a social welfare issue here?
I too checked out cleverclogs7, the posts do not add up at all. Her very first post goes on about her son, but later the son turns into a daughter, along with dates of being out the country really looks suspicious. I also note she's not one to be shy about replying when she feels wronged (see my posts about the cat in the garden and her angry replies), her silence on this subject is telling! (or she maybe just away for a few days sunning it up at our expense!)
Can you still be eligible to be on housing lists if your living outside the country? Why would you have your partner living with your parents, when you have a three bedroom house? At the very least shes playing a 'clever' dishonest game. Espiecally as she says she hasnt lived in ireland since 1993 and only moved back in 2008!!
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pitch forks at the ready !!! rofl.
I see Framework posted practically the same question on boards.ie two days after posting on askaboutmoney.com.hmm
This is utter rubbish.Also worth noting that under the freedom of information act the accused will be entitled to know the details of the person who reported them...
Apparently not necessarily . I seem to remember there being such a situation and the name of the person was not released. They can refuse and then it is up to the Information Commissioner to decideAfraid not. If someone makes a complaint against you to a government body you are entitled to know who that complaint was made by.
Was she told through an FOI request or informally?A neighbour of mine was told by the council who complained about her dogs barking. Just glad it wasn't me!
Correct just wondered what if they did give name would it be released under FOI... A member of the public may give details anonymously.".
True but a lot may not know about FOI. There is a right to request the info but as stated i think they can refuse and i think there was a case where the commissioner upheld the refusalI would imagine if the person/s (who reported) was released by the Dept of Social Welfare, they would have no reportings!!!
Ok,
I am undecided as to whether I should report this,I dont want to feel like a 'snitch'!! wat do people think?
On the other hand i am paying more levies/tax to pay for all this!!
What kind of punishments would their be if they investigated my report and found she was guilty of?
I persume it wouldnt be as serious as jail-time,I dont really want to separate a mother-daughter?
What made me act on this at all,was she was boasting to a friend of a friend that she wouldnt event be looking for work as her benefits were too good!!!
Agree with above posts.BUT....whats happens if 5years down the line,marriage breaks up,no job and so on.she wouldnt be able to get back on any type of s.w payment.fraud would be on her file.what happens to child.just thinking about what would happen in the long run.the child would suffer.
Hmm ok, I feel even worse now,if the child suffers I will feel very bad,I didnt realise she could lose all her entitlements...But unfortunately its too late as I have already posted the letter..
I know everyone here wants to pat you on the back for what you have done, but are you sure of the facts in this case?
She is a single parent because as you say the father is no longer around and the fact that she is engaged may mean very little at all. Are you sure that the fiance is living there full time thus contributing to the household? Getting engaged does not always lead to marriage and if she does become married then she will automatically lose some benefits anyway (I presume).
Better to be safe than sorry, if she's investigated and she's got nothing to hide she'll be fine. If she's caught out and is indeed cheating the system, then my heart bleeds for her.
It may not be a problem for her if she is innoncent, but where would the reports stop? It should only be an issue if you have some sort of proof. If reporting became widespread with rumours and gossip getting out of hand we will eventually become seriously guarded about our lives for fear of having to go through an inspection. I just think that unless it is blatant then people should back off.
I disagree. Proof is something that doesn't exist outside of mathematics (notwithstanding a verdict of "Not Proven" possible in Scottish courts), and only an investigation by suitably qualified / authorised professionals can gather the evidence needed to substantiate a charge of fraud in court.... It should only be an issue if you have some sort of proof ...
only an investigation by suitably qualified / authorised professionals can gather the evidence needed to substantiate a charge of fraud in court.
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