Expenses watchdog to study two further Senators' claims

Complaints surrounding the allowances of two further Fianna Fáil Senators will be considered by a Seanad watchdog probing allegations about Ivor Callely’s expenses when it meets next week, it emerged tonight.

The Seanad Members’ Interests Committee, due to meet at the end of August to discuss fresh allegations against Mr Callely, has brought forward a hearing to Monday because of the availability of members.