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25/06/2010
Senator To Face Expenses Hearing
A Fianna Fáil Senator is preparing to face a Seanad committee this morning as they investigate his suspicious expenses claims.
Senator Ivor Callely is under investigation for claiming €81,015 travel expenses and why he claimed for the 370km journey between Leinster House and his holiday home in Kilcrohane, west Cork instead of from his residence in Clontarf, Dublin, over a two-year period.
The investigation will take place in a public hearing this morning, an unprecedented step by the Seanad Committee. The decision to have an open session is believed to reflect the pressure on Mr Callely.
The Senator resigned the Fianna Fáil whip since the controversy began and there have been repeated calls from across the Daíl for him to explain his expenses claims.
To date, Mr Calley has admitted claiming from his west Cork holiday home but told journalists he was based there at a time when he was traumatised by the loss of his Dáil seat.
It is thought likely that a subsequent session will hear from Oireachtas officials who queried the controversial claims.
The maximum penalty Mr Callely might face should things go against him is a month's suspension from the Seanad.
The hearing, which follows two complaints by members of the public, will be Chaired by the Seanad Cathaoirleach Pat Moylan. The other members of the Committee are Dan Boyle of the Green Party; Fine Gael leader in the Seanad Frances Fitzgerald; Fianna Fáil Senators Camillus Glynn and Denis O'Donovan; Labour's Alex White and Independent Senator Joe O'Toole.
(DW)
Senator Ivor Callely is under investigation for claiming €81,015 travel expenses and why he claimed for the 370km journey between Leinster House and his holiday home in Kilcrohane, west Cork instead of from his residence in Clontarf, Dublin, over a two-year period.
The investigation will take place in a public hearing this morning, an unprecedented step by the Seanad Committee. The decision to have an open session is believed to reflect the pressure on Mr Callely.
The Senator resigned the Fianna Fáil whip since the controversy began and there have been repeated calls from across the Daíl for him to explain his expenses claims.
To date, Mr Calley has admitted claiming from his west Cork holiday home but told journalists he was based there at a time when he was traumatised by the loss of his Dáil seat.
It is thought likely that a subsequent session will hear from Oireachtas officials who queried the controversial claims.
The maximum penalty Mr Callely might face should things go against him is a month's suspension from the Seanad.
The hearing, which follows two complaints by members of the public, will be Chaired by the Seanad Cathaoirleach Pat Moylan. The other members of the Committee are Dan Boyle of the Green Party; Fine Gael leader in the Seanad Frances Fitzgerald; Fianna Fáil Senators Camillus Glynn and Denis O'Donovan; Labour's Alex White and Independent Senator Joe O'Toole.
(DW)
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Watchdog Circles As Calley Pressure Mounts
Pressure is mounting on the embattled Ivor Callely as the Seanad watchdogs fast track their investigation into the growing list of fraud allegations against the Senator.
Watchdog Circles As Calley Pressure Mounts
Pressure is mounting on the embattled Ivor Callely as the Seanad watchdogs fast track their investigation into the growing list of fraud allegations against the Senator.
03 June 2010
Callely Case Considered By Expenses Committee
The issue of Fianna Fáil Senator Ivor Callely's expenses is to face close scrutiny at the Seanad Committee on Members' Interests today. Senator Calley's controversial travel expenses claims came to light this week after they were published amongst those of the rest of Ireland's politicians on the Oireachtas website.
Callely Case Considered By Expenses Committee
The issue of Fianna Fáil Senator Ivor Callely's expenses is to face close scrutiny at the Seanad Committee on Members' Interests today. Senator Calley's controversial travel expenses claims came to light this week after they were published amongst those of the rest of Ireland's politicians on the Oireachtas website.
19 November 2010
Callely's Return Slammed As Suspension 'Stands'
Fine Gael has slammed the return of controversial Senator Ivor Callely, who has retaken his seat in the Seanad following a 20 day suspension. Senator Eugene Regan said that Mr Callely's return was not in compliance with the "Ethics in Public Office Act 1995" as Mr Callely had not yet "regularised" his affairs.
Callely's Return Slammed As Suspension 'Stands'
Fine Gael has slammed the return of controversial Senator Ivor Callely, who has retaken his seat in the Seanad following a 20 day suspension. Senator Eugene Regan said that Mr Callely's return was not in compliance with the "Ethics in Public Office Act 1995" as Mr Callely had not yet "regularised" his affairs.
29 September 2010
Callely Court Date Set For Next Week
The next hearing of Ivor Callely's case against the Seanad Committee over his expenses claims has been scheduled for next Tuesday. Senator Callely took the proceedings after being suspended from the Seanad by the committee for 20 days over a number of allegedly fraudulent expense claims.
Callely Court Date Set For Next Week
The next hearing of Ivor Callely's case against the Seanad Committee over his expenses claims has been scheduled for next Tuesday. Senator Callely took the proceedings after being suspended from the Seanad by the committee for 20 days over a number of allegedly fraudulent expense claims.
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