Garda Commissioner contacts Seanad over Callely

The Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has written to the clerk of the Seanad, after receiving requests for investigations into Ivor Callely's expenses.

Last night, Gardaí confirmed they had received a number of approaches following allegations published in the media regarding the embattled Senator, including one from TD Paul Gogarty of the Green Party.

The Gardaí are currently considering what action is required by them in the context of the allegations.

And the Garda Commissioner has written to the Clerk of the Seanad seeking clarification of certain matters.

The Seanad Committee on Members Interests - which previously suspended Ivor Callely over unjustifiable mileage claims - is to carry out a new inquiry into his expenses.