It's emerged these expenses are being claimed despite the house sitting just once.
Midlands TDs claimed over €37,000 in expenses in the first month of the Dáil term - despite the house sitting just once.
Rookie Deputy in Offaly, John Clendennen, and OPW Minister Kevin Boxer Moran in Longford Westmeath claimed the most in December, at over €4,168.
Offaly TDs Carol Nolan and Tony McCormack claimed €4,034.
Longford Westmeath TD Michael Carrigy claimed €4,084, as did Laois Independent Brian Stanley.
While Robert Troy and Sorca Clarke put in for €3,972 euro each.
Willie Aird is claiming €2,276, while Ministers Peter Burke, and Sean Fleming are looking for €1,333 for the month of December.
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