Menu
29/09/2010
Callely Court Date Set For Next Week
The next hearing of Ivor Callely's case against the Seanad Committee over his expenses claims has been scheduled for next Tuesday.
Senator Callely took the proceedings after being suspended from the Seanad by the committee for 20 days over a number of allegedly fraudulent expense claims.
The High Court will hear from lawyers for the senator seeking access to transcripts of the committee's private sessions, which have been denied so far by the opposing side.
The Seanad Committee claimed in court the documents are privileged leading to a delay in the hearing until next week for the matter to be settled. President of High Court Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns said the case had been given priority and would be heard next Tuesday 5 October.
Counsel for Mr Callely, Michael O'Higgins, said it seemed vital that the Senator should have access to transcripts of the committee's private sessions.
As today's court date emerged, Fine Gael Senator Eugene Regan said that despite the ongoing court action, any attempt by Ivor Callely to take his seat when the Seanad resumes today "should not be tolerated".
Mr Regan's comments came after speculation Mr Callely would appear in the Seanad today on the basis of his High Court action against the Committee on Members’ Interests.
"Any notion Ivor Callely has of taking his Seanad seat, thus violating his 20-day suspension, should be forgotten completely," Mr Regan said.
(DW)
Senator Callely took the proceedings after being suspended from the Seanad by the committee for 20 days over a number of allegedly fraudulent expense claims.
The High Court will hear from lawyers for the senator seeking access to transcripts of the committee's private sessions, which have been denied so far by the opposing side.
The Seanad Committee claimed in court the documents are privileged leading to a delay in the hearing until next week for the matter to be settled. President of High Court Mr Justice Nicholas Kearns said the case had been given priority and would be heard next Tuesday 5 October.
Counsel for Mr Callely, Michael O'Higgins, said it seemed vital that the Senator should have access to transcripts of the committee's private sessions.
As today's court date emerged, Fine Gael Senator Eugene Regan said that despite the ongoing court action, any attempt by Ivor Callely to take his seat when the Seanad resumes today "should not be tolerated".
Mr Regan's comments came after speculation Mr Callely would appear in the Seanad today on the basis of his High Court action against the Committee on Members’ Interests.
"Any notion Ivor Callely has of taking his Seanad seat, thus violating his 20-day suspension, should be forgotten completely," Mr Regan said.
(DW)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
24 August 2010
Callely Given 'More Time To Respond'
Senator Ivor Callely has been granted an extra two weeks to respond to complaints over allegedly fraudulent expenses claims.
Callely Given 'More Time To Respond'
Senator Ivor Callely has been granted an extra two weeks to respond to complaints over allegedly fraudulent expenses claims.
23 August 2010
Committee To Decide Over Callely Case
The Seanad Committee on Members' Interests is expected to announce their decision on how to proceed with the expense fraud accusations against Senator Ivor Callely. So far, the senator has paid back almost €3,000 to Leinster House for the mobile telephony receipts between 2002 and 2007 that were found to have been dated after the company's closure.
Committee To Decide Over Callely Case
The Seanad Committee on Members' Interests is expected to announce their decision on how to proceed with the expense fraud accusations against Senator Ivor Callely. So far, the senator has paid back almost €3,000 to Leinster House for the mobile telephony receipts between 2002 and 2007 that were found to have been dated after the company's closure.
10 August 2010
Callely Handed Two Week Deadline
The under-fire Senator, Ivor Callely, has been given 14 days to explain his controversial expense claims by two separate Government committees. The Seanad Committee on Members' Interests and a Fianna Fáil internal committee have announced two investigations into the latest allegations against Mr Callely.
Callely Handed Two Week Deadline
The under-fire Senator, Ivor Callely, has been given 14 days to explain his controversial expense claims by two separate Government committees. The Seanad Committee on Members' Interests and a Fianna Fáil internal committee have announced two investigations into the latest allegations against Mr Callely.
19 November 2010
Callely's Return Slammed As Suspension 'Stands'
Fine Gael has slammed the return of controversial Senator Ivor Callely, who has retaken his seat in the Seanad following a 20 day suspension. Senator Eugene Regan said that Mr Callely's return was not in compliance with the "Ethics in Public Office Act 1995" as Mr Callely had not yet "regularised" his affairs.
Callely's Return Slammed As Suspension 'Stands'
Fine Gael has slammed the return of controversial Senator Ivor Callely, who has retaken his seat in the Seanad following a 20 day suspension. Senator Eugene Regan said that Mr Callely's return was not in compliance with the "Ethics in Public Office Act 1995" as Mr Callely had not yet "regularised" his affairs.
08 September 2010
Callely To Seek Damages In Court
Senator Ivor Callely is to seek damages along from the High Court over his expulsion from the Fianna Fail party over his allegedly misleading expenses claims.
Callely To Seek Damages In Court
Senator Ivor Callely is to seek damages along from the High Court over his expulsion from the Fianna Fail party over his allegedly misleading expenses claims.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with clear skies this evening. Patchy cloud will increase at times overnight, but some clear spells too. Light winds and some patchy shallow mist or fog towards dawn. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
