Ceann Comhairle clings to job amid Dáil anger

EMBATTLED Ceann Comhairle John O’Donoghue is defiantly clinging to his job despite growing anger over his expenses bill and pressure from the Opposition to consider his position.

Mr O’Donoghue is likely to face further humiliation today when he endures the chair of the Dáil for the first time since details emerged of his €230,000 claims on travel, hotels, meals and constituency operations since taking up the position two years ago.

As the Green Party joined with the Opposition in calling on him to clarify the controversy surrounding his lavish use of taxpayers’ money, the Ceann Comhairle last night managed to buy some time by promising to address the issue at a meeting tomorrow evening.