Ivor Callely makes first Circuit Court appearance

Former Junior Minister Ivor Callely has made his first Circuit Court appearance on charges related to making bogus mobile phone expense claims.

The 54-year-old from St Lawrence in Clontarf faces six counts related to using six invoices from three phone companies as false instruments at Leinster House for receipt of expenses for handsets and equipment, under the Oireachtas members direct purchase mobile phone scheme on dates in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

His defence counsel told the court that they have made a detailed request for disclosure of evidence from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

He asked for the case to be adjourned for six weeks so this can be dealt with.

Prosecution counsel agreed and added that some evidence is being handed over to the defence today.

Judge Mary Ellen Ring adjourned the case until July 10 and remanded the former Fianna Fail politician on continuing bail.