Cowen demands solution to mileage mystery

SENATORS of all hues have called on their Fianna Fáil colleague Ivor Callely to explain why he was claiming mileage allowances based out of his holiday home near Bantry.

They spoke as Taoiseach Brian Cowen was preparing to demand Mr Callely write a full account of his expenses for the Seanad’s ethic’s committee.

The demand was conveyed via Fianna Fáil general secretary, Sean Dorgan.