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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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23 August 2010
Committee To Decide Over Callely Case
The Seanad Committee on Members' Interests is expected to announce their decision on how to proceed with the expense fraud accusations against Senator Ivor Callely. So far, the senator has paid back almost €3,000 to Leinster House for the mobile telephony receipts between 2002 and 2007 that were found to have been dated after the company's closure.
Committee To Decide Over Callely Case
The Seanad Committee on Members' Interests is expected to announce their decision on how to proceed with the expense fraud accusations against Senator Ivor Callely. So far, the senator has paid back almost €3,000 to Leinster House for the mobile telephony receipts between 2002 and 2007 that were found to have been dated after the company's closure.
10 August 2010
Callely Handed Two Week Deadline
The under-fire Senator, Ivor Callely, has been given 14 days to explain his controversial expense claims by two separate Government committees. The Seanad Committee on Members' Interests and a Fianna Fáil internal committee have announced two investigations into the latest allegations against Mr Callely.
Callely Handed Two Week Deadline
The under-fire Senator, Ivor Callely, has been given 14 days to explain his controversial expense claims by two separate Government committees. The Seanad Committee on Members' Interests and a Fianna Fáil internal committee have announced two investigations into the latest allegations against Mr Callely.
06 August 2010
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.
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