Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that acts of self-defence in the Middle East need to be "proportionate" and the death of 1,000 people in Gaza is "not satisfactory."

LAWYERS acting for Senator Ivor Callely have rejected claims by a Seanad Committee that the courts do not have the jurisdiction to hear his action.

Senator Ivor Callely's legal action aimed at quashing a Senaid committee's finding that he misrepresented his normal place of residence in order to claim expenses will begin before the High Court on Tuesday.

Senator Ivor Callely's High Court action aimed at quashing a a finding that he misrepresented his normal place of residence in order to claim expenses has been adjourned to October.

TDS GOT an average of €65,700 in expenses last year with senators receiving an average of €44,500.