Expenses-furore TDs may have to pay back money

Three TDs involved in a travel expenses furore over the use of Dáil expenses to attend anti-household charge events, could be forced to pay back the money.

Wed, 04 Jul, 2012 - 20:15

Three TDs involved in a travel expenses furore over the use of Dáil expenses to attend anti-household charge events, could be forced to pay back the money.

The Oireachtas Service has this evening issued a statement to say its legal advice confirms TDs' allowances do not cover travel outside of their constituency.

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