Senators allow Callely two weeks to seek legal advice

SENATORS investigating mobile phone expense claims by Ivor Callely are expected to be asked today to adjourn their inquiry for two weeks to give the embattled politician time to seek legal advice.

The Select Committee on Members’ Interests has received submissions from four senators in relation to complaints over expenses. It will meet today at 2pm in private to discuss the replies.

Senator Callely has told the Seanad watchdog he needs two weeks to discuss allegations he used fake receipts to claim up to €3,000 in phone expenses with his barrister, who is currently on holiday.