Callely decision 'a political judgment', court told

A Seanad Committee's finding that Senator Ivor Callely misrepresented his normal place of residence in order to claim expenses was "a political judgment" against the senator by his peers, the High Court heard today.

The court also heard that Senator Callely, who is seeking to overturn findings made against him last July by the Seanad's Select Committee's of Members Interests, had complied with the rules and made a claim for expenses that he was entitled to make.