€240k in travel expenses given to Senators while Seanad closed during lockdown

Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne, who waived his travel expenses for May, defended the payments. Picture: Maxwells

Senators received €240,000 in travel expenses during lockdown despite the Seanad being closed during April and May.

The 48 Senators were given payments for April and May even though the Seanad was shut.