TD travel allowances cut but many perks unchanged

Travel allowances for TDs have been reduced by up to 25% but a range of other financial perks for Oireachtas members have been left unchanged following a review of politicians’ expenses in the budget.

Details obtained by the Irish Examiner of changes to expenses for TDs, senators and ministers reveal the unvouched option for claims has been removed from all allowance types.

Instead, Oireachtas members must now vouch for all different claims.