Former stud boss claimed 60% of staff travel expenses for 2008

THE former chief executive of the Irish National Stud (INS) John Clarke was responsible for 60% of staff travel expenses’ claims for the company in 2008.

An internal audit of the INS’s controversial expenses’ regime found the bulk of the company’s bills were generated by Mr Clarke and, to a lesser extent, its stallion nominations’ manager, Julie Lynch.

In many cases expenses were approved without necessary receipts or supporting details of the travel claim.