Inquiry into government adviser's expense claims for 'mileage to constituency office which did not exist'

An internal review has been launched regarding substantial expense claims made by a former ministerial adviser, with the gardaí now involved. The investigation primarily focuses on mileage reimbursements that supposedly covered travel to a non-existent constituency office. This raises questions about the legitimacy of the expenses and the processes in place for claims made by public officials, underscoring the need for accountability in government spending.

An internal review is currently examining thousands of euros in expenses claimed by a former ministerial adviser, with particular focus on dubious mileage claims.

Investigators from the government department are looking into allegations of payments made for travel to a constituency office that was never established.

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