Third Fianna Fáil senator 'asked to explain expenses'

A third Fianna Fáil senator has reportedly been asked by the party to provide an explanation of expense claims.

The Sunday Business Post says Dublin-based Senator Ann Ormonde claimed expenses from a holiday home in Waterford for a period of time.

Today's report comes after two Fianna Fáil senators have resigned from the party whip due to scrutiny over their travel expenses.

In a statement, Senator Ivor Callely last night apologised saying he understood the public anger after it was revealed he received around €80,000 over two years in expenses after claiming his principle address was in Cork.

The normally Dublin-based senator also has a house in Clontarf in Dublin

His party colleague Senator Larry Butler resigned the party whip on Friday, saying he was confident his name would be cleared following an investigation over travel allowances claimed from Co Kilkenny when his permanent address is listed as Foxrock in Dublin.