Limos, luxury & loose receipts: The expense scandals that cost TDs everything

Verona Murphy currently occupies the hottest seat in Dáil Éireann, despite the ongoing efforts of opposition leaders to oust her. The last time a Ceann Comhairle was left with no choice but to tender their resignation was quite the scandal, with limousines and government jets, all ultimately accounted for.  On todays podcast we dive in some of Irish politic’s most notable expenses-themed controversies to have rocked the Dail.    Host; Ellen Coyne, Guests Senan Molony and Gabija Gataveckaite This podcast and associated article was updated on 26 June 2025 to correct certain details of expenses incurred by Mr John O’Donoghue and the salary he received as Ceann Comhairle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.