Urgent Oral Question

Urgent Oral Question TitleBenefit Fraud

Urgent Oral Question TextTo ask the Minister for Communities, in light of serious concerns raised by civil servants handling benefit claims in Northern Ireland— as reported in today’s Belfast Telegraph—including allegations of widespread benefit fraud, insufficient resources to combat abuse, and a lack of departmental support for staff, what immediate actions will the Minister take to address these issues, strengthen fraud prevention measures, and safeguard public funds.

Date Tabled to Business Office10/03/2025