Callely ordered to account for expenses claim

CONTROVERSIAL senator Ivor Callely has been ordered by Taoiseach Brian Cowen to provide a full account of his expenses after it was revealed the Dubliner was claiming mileage allowances from his holiday home in west Cork.

A statement from Mr Cowen said he was concerned that all deputies and senators should comply with the rules in relation to their expenses entitlements.

And he did not afford the senator any opportunity to lie low and let the latest controversy blow over.