The judge said that Teliuk’s actions constituted “a breach of trust and taking advantage of the warm welcome” he received from the Irish State in 2022.

Deirdre Buttner (67) of Winterwood, Kilmactalway, Newcastle, Dublin pleaded guilty to three counts of deception

The judge remarked on the irony that McDonagh has begun repaying the money using funds from his current social welfare payments

Arthur Batistis (51) stole $1,000 from the American woman after recording her card details