Callely ‘exploiting his office’ with ad to boost profile

JUNIOR Transport Minister Ivor Callely is in hot water after being accused of exploiting his office for political gain.

Wed, 09 Nov, 2005 - 00:00
Paul O’Brien,  Political Reporter

A photograph of the minister featured prominently in an advert listing the extra public transport services that will be provided in Dublin over Christmas. it featured in yesterday’s Irish Independent.

The opposition accused him of using advertising paid for by the taxpayer to boost his political profile.

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