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Benefit smart card to be launched

Collecting benefits and pensions could soon be easier for people across the Island.

The new 'MiCard' online system will be piloted in the Anagh Coar and Foxdale Post Offices next year - set to reach around 11,500 people. 
 
MHK Bill Henderson has responsibility for social security - he says it could save money and make life easier: 
 
 
Claimants now won't have to wait for benefit cheques to arrive in the post - Post Office chairman Graham Cregeen says the change won't come at any great cost: 
 

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