Convicted of benefit fraud
Maura Lavery (48) of Oakdale Manor in Antrim, claimed Income Support, Carers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £3,659 while failing to declare employment. She was given a four month prison sentence suspended for two years and ordered to pay court costs of £37.
Samuel Stewart (31) of Rathkyle in Antrim claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £2,725 while failing to declare employment. He was given 60 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £52.
Both are also required to repay any outstanding money wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.