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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 (pictured) 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 (pictured) 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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