Ulster Unionist Party leader Jon Burrows has called for a review of a repayment plan imposed on Clive Miller, a former soldier from Enniskillen, convicted of benefit fraud. Mr Miller was ordered to repay £40,000 at £1 per week, equivalent to 770 years.

Mr Miller was convicted of dishonestly claiming state benefits despite having over £280,000 in savings and properties in Spain. He received a 12-month suspended sentence and the repayment order.

Reports indicate Mr Miller continues to receive more than £2,000 per month in universal credit, personal independence payments, and an army pension. He is said to own property, including a pub, and to travel regularly to Spain on holiday.

Mr Burrows has submitted urgent questions to Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, asking whether the £1 per week repayment plan is accurate and how many similar plans exist. He seeks details on decision-making processes, sign-off procedures, and safeguards for public funds.

Mr Burrows described the case as unfair to taxpayers and genuine benefits claimants, stating it highlights failures in the system. He called for a 'fundamental reset' in Northern Ireland politics and civil service handling of such matters.

When contacted by the Impartial Reporter, Mr Miller declined to comment.