Menu
09/08/2010
Taoiseach Tells Callely 'Consider Position'
The Irish premier, Taoiseach Brian Cowen (pictured) has called on Senator Ivor Callely to "consider his position" over the ongoing expenses scandal he has become embroiled in.
The call comes despite the release of a long awaited statement from the Senator claiming he had received the contested receipts for mobile phone equipment, dated years after the supplier had folded, in "good faith and submitted these receipts in good faith".
However, speaking in Tullamore yesterday, Mr Cowen said he was glad the Seanad Committee on Members’ Interests was moving quickly to deal with the Senator’s phone claims and said he should consider his position in light of the latest controversy.
Mr Cowen said he was not in a position to force Mr Callely to resign from the Upper House but added, "It is a matter for him to consider now". He also said that Senator Callely's statement raised more questions than it answered.
Meanwhile, Fine Gael Seanad Justice Spokesperson, Senator Eugene Regan said Senator Callely's statement was a "buying time exercise", which passed the buck to an unknown third party for his false expenses claim.
"Senator Callely has been found out again and has been forced to acknowledge that the expenses claims he submitted should not have been made His statement is simply not credible and offers no explanation for this latest abuse of the expenses regime. It confirms the view that the matter of Senator Callely's expenses should be investigated by the appropriate authorities, that is the Garda Siochana and the DPP," Senator Regan said.
Senator Callely's expense claims are to be discussed by the Seanad's Members' Interests Committee later today.
The Dublin senator said he submitted four receipts for mobile phone expenses 'in good fath', but acknowledged the claims shouldn't have been made, and said he had now refunded the monies to Leinster House.
The committee was originally due to later this month, but that has now been brought forward to consider more allegations surrounding his expenses.
(DW)
The call comes despite the release of a long awaited statement from the Senator claiming he had received the contested receipts for mobile phone equipment, dated years after the supplier had folded, in "good faith and submitted these receipts in good faith".
However, speaking in Tullamore yesterday, Mr Cowen said he was glad the Seanad Committee on Members’ Interests was moving quickly to deal with the Senator’s phone claims and said he should consider his position in light of the latest controversy.
Mr Cowen said he was not in a position to force Mr Callely to resign from the Upper House but added, "It is a matter for him to consider now". He also said that Senator Callely's statement raised more questions than it answered.
Meanwhile, Fine Gael Seanad Justice Spokesperson, Senator Eugene Regan said Senator Callely's statement was a "buying time exercise", which passed the buck to an unknown third party for his false expenses claim.
"Senator Callely has been found out again and has been forced to acknowledge that the expenses claims he submitted should not have been made His statement is simply not credible and offers no explanation for this latest abuse of the expenses regime. It confirms the view that the matter of Senator Callely's expenses should be investigated by the appropriate authorities, that is the Garda Siochana and the DPP," Senator Regan said.
Senator Callely's expense claims are to be discussed by the Seanad's Members' Interests Committee later today.
The Dublin senator said he submitted four receipts for mobile phone expenses 'in good fath', but acknowledged the claims shouldn't have been made, and said he had now refunded the monies to Leinster House.
The committee was originally due to later this month, but that has now been brought forward to consider more allegations surrounding his expenses.
(DW)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
22 February 2024
School Workers To Consider Further Strike Action
School workers in Northern Ireland are to consider further industrial action, in an ongoing dispute over pay. The GMB Union, which represents more than 3,000 classroom assistants, kitchen staff, bus drivers, cleaners, admin workers and others, met with Education Minister Paul Givan at Stormont on Tuesday, 20 February.
School Workers To Consider Further Strike Action
School workers in Northern Ireland are to consider further industrial action, in an ongoing dispute over pay. The GMB Union, which represents more than 3,000 classroom assistants, kitchen staff, bus drivers, cleaners, admin workers and others, met with Education Minister Paul Givan at Stormont on Tuesday, 20 February.
25 June 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 To Face Expenses Hearing
A Fianna Fáil senator is preparing to face a Seanad committee this morning as they investigate his suspicious expenses claims.
26 February 2024
Why Reefes Are A Preferred Cold Storage Solution In 2024
In many businesses, there's a need to store products at a specific temperature. Every type of business from catering businesses or restaurants to supermarkets and pharmaceutical companies is in need of cold storage to preserve their products. Many of these are choosing temperature-controlled containers as a flexible solution.
Why Reefes Are A Preferred Cold Storage Solution In 2024
In many businesses, there's a need to store products at a specific temperature. Every type of business from catering businesses or restaurants to supermarkets and pharmaceutical companies is in need of cold storage to preserve their products. Many of these are choosing temperature-controlled containers as a flexible solution.
08 April 2024
Other News In Brief
RiverRidge Raise £90,000 For NI Children's Hospice Northern Ireland's leading waste and resource management company, RiverRidge, has raised £90,000 for its long-term charity partner, Northern Ireland Children's Hospice.
Other News In Brief
RiverRidge Raise £90,000 For NI Children's Hospice Northern Ireland's leading waste and resource management company, RiverRidge, has raised £90,000 for its long-term charity partner, Northern Ireland Children's Hospice.
26 October 2023
Fine Gael Senator Urged To Retract 'False And Baseless Accusations'
The Ulster Unionist Party has called on Fine Gael Senator, Emer Currie, to publicly retract her "false and baseless accusations" that some paramedics from Northern Ireland were prevented in assisting with the immediate response to the Creeslough explosion.
Fine Gael Senator Urged To Retract 'False And Baseless Accusations'
The Ulster Unionist Party has called on Fine Gael Senator, Emer Currie, to publicly retract her "false and baseless accusations" that some paramedics from Northern Ireland were prevented in assisting with the immediate response to the Creeslough explosion.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A dry day with long spells of sunshine for most, however eastern coasts will see rather more in the way of cloud at times, with just the risk of an odd light morning shower. Mainly light northerly winds. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:A fine end to the day with some evening sunshine. It remains dry overnight with a touch of frost possible in places, although cloud is expected to increase towards dawn. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
