TDs and Senators claimed a total of €7.5m in expenses for the period 1 March 2010 - 31 December 2010.

The full list of expenses has been published on the Oireachtas website.

View TDs' expenses ¦ Senators' expenses

Oireachtas members receive a monthly payment which covers travel to Leinster House, accommodation, TDs' constituency travel and public representation relevant to the office of TD, Minister or Senator.

The travel and accommodation allowance is based on the distance to Leinster House from the member's normal place of residence.

Payment is verified by attendance in Leinster House for 120 days annually.

The attendance requirement for 1 March – 31 December was 100 days.