Inquiry senator linked to Callely home

A FIANNA Fáil senator tasked with investigating Ivor Callely’s expenses has confirmed that his law firm acted for Mr Callely in dealings relating to the West Cork home at the centre of the controversy.

Mr Callely was last night suspended from the Seanad for 20 days without pay after a cross-party committee found he had intentionally misrepresented his normal place of residence to claim allowances.

The sanction fell short of the maximum 30-day suspension that could have been imposed.