Senator’s husband ordered to pay €12k

A civil action brought by a contractor against Senator Fidelma Healy Eames has been dismissed, but an order for €12,412 was made against her husband Michael.

Judge Rory McCabe found in favour of Michael Allen at Galway Circuit Court, who had sued the couple for money owed for plumbing and heating works at their home in Maree, Oranmore, Co Galway, three years ago.

They had denied his claims, and counter-sued for shoddy workmanship.