Carlow Man Charged With Attempting To Collect Dead Uncle's Pension

Thursday, 27 January 2022 11:37

By Caoimhe Harney

The dead body to the post office.

A 40 year old man has appeared in court charged in connection with an attempt to collect a dead man's pension.

Declan Haughney of Pollerton Road, Carlow Town was arrested yesterday and questioned by gardaí investigating the case.

It's alleged that a dead man's body was brought to a post office on the Staplestown Road in Carlow last Friday, in an attempt to collect his pension.

Declan Haughney, who appeared in court in a black and grey tracksuit, has been charged with two counts of dishonesty by deception.

He's accused of producing a social welfare card in the name of his uncle, Peadar Doyle, 66, in an attempt to collect his pension of 246 euro.

The court heard he made no reply when charged.

No application for bail was made, but Mr Haughney, who is not working was granted legal aid and a request for him to seek medical attention in custody was granted.

He is due to appear again at Carlow District Court next Wednesday.

While the exact cause of the man's death is yet to be determined, it is understood that foul play has been ruled out.

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