Senator Ivor Callely insisted today he had not broken any expenses rules – but vowed to cough up the money if he was proved wrong.

A standards watchdog today said there was enough evidence on controversial expenses claims by Senator Ivor Callely to warrant an inquiry.

Senator Ivor Callely was accused tonight of defying the Taoiseach’s demands for a full written explanation of his controversial expenses claims.

SENATOR Ivor Callely has been tripped up over a number of controversial misunderstandings since he entered politics.