AQW 28840/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities to outline if those found guilty of participation in violent disorder in early June against the Community in Ballymena, Portadown and other areas will be investigated by the Minister’s benefit fraud team, in order to ensure that any person who has been found guilty of taking part in such disorder has not claimed they have limited capacity for work.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 17 June 2025
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 17 June 2025
- Answer due by
- 2 July 2025
- Answered
- 2 July 202515 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
My Department will consider information provided by law enforcement agencies and will initiate benefit fraud investigations on those found guilty of participation in the recent violent disorder across Northern Ireland, where there is credible evidence suggesting that those individuals have been fraudulently claiming benefits.
If an individual is suspected of benefit fraud, reports can be made in confidence online via nidirect or by contacting the Benefit Fraud Hotline on 0800 975 6050.