TAXPAYERS are set to pick up the legal bill incurred by the disgraced Drummoyne MP, Angela D'Amore, during her corruption inquiry, despite her possibly facing criminal charges over rorting a parliamentary allowance.

A spokeswoman for the Premier, Kristina Keneally, confirmed the state government had given in-principle approval to Ms D'Amore's request to have it pay her legal expenses, which are likely to amount to tens of thousands of dollars.

Angela D'Amore ... facing possible charges. Credit:Peter Morris

The Independent Commission Against Corruption found that Ms D'Amore had acted corruptly by authorising $4500 in entitlements for two of her staff, despite knowing they were not entitled to the claim.

It has asked the NSW Director of Public Prosecutions to consider charging her on two counts of misconduct in public office.