Holidays set to delay Callely probe

A PROBE into allegations of false expense claims by Senator Ivor Callely is expected to be delayed because lawyers are on holiday.

The Dublin-based senator is believed to have requested an adjournment of an investigation into his expenses by the Seanad Committee on Members’ Interests. The committee, which will meet on Monday, is expected to agree to his request given that many lawyers are on holiday during the month of August and because the senator is entitled to time to prepare his case.

A source said last night that the adjournment is likely to be for two to three weeks, after which time a public hearing into the allegations into Mr Callely is likely.