Senator ‘unfairly’ linked to expenses scandal

INDEPENDENT Senator Rónán Mullen has harshly criticised a Seanad committee for associating his name with three other senators being investigated over their expenses.

In a statement on Monday night, the Select Committee on Members’ Interests confirmed it was investigating complaints against Ivor Callely, Larry Butler, Ann Ormonde and Mr Mullen.

But whereas the first three are being investigated over allegations concerning their expenses, Mr Mullen is not.