Demand for Callely to explain if he left scene of accident

CONTROVERSIAL senator Ivor Callely is facing demands from opposition TDs to explain his apparent departure from the scene of a marine accident in which it is alleged his yacht inflicted an estimated €40,000 of damage on two vessels in Baltimore, Co Cork.

The incident occurred on July 10 and involved Mr Callely’s motor yacht, Serendipity II, and a yacht and an inflatable RIB owned by Baltimore locals.

Last night, a source close to one of the damaged boats’ owners confirmed they had yet to receive any compensation from Mr Callely or his insurers. They and are now considering taking legal action.