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19 Apr 13
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A divisive personality to say the least
Former junior minister and Fianna Fáil TD Ivor Callely has appeared in court charged with submitting false invoices for mobile phones in Leinster House.
He was arrested at his office in Dublin this morning by detectives from the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation and brought before Dublin District Court.
The 54-year-old is facing six charges.
He is accused of using false invoices to claim mobile phone expenses at Leinster House in November 2007, February and April 2008 and between September and December of 2009.
Detective Garda Adrian Kelly told the court that Mr Callely was arrested at his office on the Howth Road in Clontarf at 9.50am and taken to Clontarf Garda Station.
He said Mr Callely made no reply when each of the charges were put to him.
The court was told that the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed that Mr Callely face trial on indictment, which means the case is to be sent forward to the higher Circuit Criminal Court.
Mr Callely did not speak during the brief hearing.
When asked if the accused would be applying for legal aid, his solicitor said at this point he wanted to take instructions.
There was no garda objection to bail.
Mr Callely was remanded on bail of his own bond of €250.
He is to appear again in court next Thursday for service of the Book of Evidence.
Former junior minister and Fianna Fáil TD Ivor Callely has appeared in court charged with submitting false invoices for mobile phones in Leinster House.
He was arrested at his office in Dublin this morning by detectives from the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation and brought before Dublin District Court.
The 54-year-old is facing six charges.
He is accused of using false invoices to claim mobile phone expenses at Leinster House in November 2007, February and April 2008 and between September and December of 2009.
Detective Garda Adrian Kelly told the court that Mr Callely was arrested at his office on the Howth Road in Clontarf at 9.50am and taken to Clontarf Garda Station.
He said Mr Callely made no reply when each of the charges were put to him.
The court was told that the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed that Mr Callely face trial on indictment, which means the case is to be sent forward to the higher Circuit Criminal Court.
Mr Callely did not speak during the brief hearing.
When asked if the accused would be applying for legal aid, his solicitor said at this point he wanted to take instructions.
There was no garda objection to bail.
Mr Callely was remanded on bail of his own bond of €250.
He is to appear again in court next Thursday for service of the Book of Evidence.
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Wouldn't suprise me if this guy looked for free legal aid.
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precedent is now set......ARREST THE LOT OF THEM.......
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some cookie.
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I know Ivor is no angel -but of a certainty he wasn't the only one involved in sharp expenses practice.
Plus ,people will still be irked that the bigshot bankruptees are living their life of barely reduced luxury . It's a running sore on the popular psyche that Fingleton and F'patrick and others are not doing the perp walk. |
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fingers,dunne,gannon and co.....UNTOUCHABLE vub......part of the golden circle......never paid a penny back of what they owe......yet they pursue quinn who was honouring his loans.......seanie fitz will get a slap on the wrist just like ivor will........
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Why is it called free legal aid, is there legal aid you can pay for?
It is similar to referring to someone as a qualified vet, I don't think you can get an unqualified one |
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 ....brill Mrcombustible . Hi i'm a unqualified vet just here to inject this dog before operating on it .... |
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wonky whats your email address?
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Why...?
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More than likely a request for free tickets,it certainly won't be to Workriders advantage.
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Lives on Lawrence Rd Clontarf according to the INDO .....will he be applying for legal aid in this case.......... AHHHHHH NOT TODAY
Former Minister of State Ivor Callely is to go on trial accused of making false mobile phone expense claims while a senator. A book of evidence was served on him in court today. Ivor Callely stood throughout his brief appearance in the District court this morning. Det Adrian Kelly of the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation told the judge that the book of evidence against Mr Callely was ready and it was served on him. Mr Callely is charged with six counts under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act. It is alleged that between November 2007 and December 2009, when he was a Fianna Fáil senator, he made false mobile phone expense claims at Leinster House. Judge Ann Ryan asked if the 54-year-old would be applying for legal aid. His barrister replied "NOT TODAY". Judge Ryan then sent him forward for trial in the Circuit Criminal Court. Mr. Callely was remanded on bail on his own bond of €250. He must appear in the Circuit Criminal Court on the 15th May. The offences carry a maximum sentence of up to 10 years and or a fine. |
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I wonder whether the Gardai called out to his declared principal private residence in Cork, before finding him in Clontarf.
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