An inspector with the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs appeared at Drogheda District Court yesterday charged with failing to declare income between 1995 and 1998.
Mr Matthew Birch (43), of Marsh Road, Bellurgan, Dundalk, faces three charges alleging he did not make proper returns for income, profits or gains, or the sources of such income.
Judge Flann Brennan adjourned the case to Dundalk District Court on the March 14th and released Mr Birch on bail.