Politicians claim €600k expenses in one month

TDs and senators claimed more than €600,000 in expenses in December, the latest figures show.

In 2010, the myriad of allowances previously available to Oireachtas members were replaced by an all-in-one “Parliamentary Standard Allowance” designed to cover their expenses and travel costs.

Oireachtas authorities publish on a monthly basis the amount each member claims under the allowance.