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Callely to apply for bail pending High Court action
Summary
Ivor Callely, a 56‑year‑old former Fianna Fáil TD, is preparing to apply for bail while his High Court action seeks to overturn the Minister for Justice's refusal to grant him temporary release from Wheatfield Prison. Callely was jailed in July for fraudulently claiming €4,207.45 in expenses from the Oireachtas on forged mobile‑phone invoices, receiving a five‑month sentence. The Minister, Frances Fitzgerald, denied his temporary release, arguing that a breach of trust by a member of the Oireachtas must be treated seriously and that Callely was unsuitable for release at this stage. Callely contends the decision is unfair, citing that other prisoners who committed more serious crimes have been released and that his high profile has influenced the Minister's stance.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Callely to apply for bail pending High Court action. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2014-11-11 Publication
Why: In a sworn statement grounding his judicial review action, Callely said he has been told by staff at Wheatfield Prison, where he is currently incarcerated, he should not be in prison and is only being kept there because of his high profile. CNI source report
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Outcome: Callely (56) was jailed last July after admitting he fraudulently claimed €4,207.45 in expenses from the Oireachtas on forged mobile phone invoices. He was sentenced to a total of five months in prison.; Mr Justice Kearns, adjourned the application to a Wednesday morning sitting of the court.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Wheatfield Prison
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