Fitzmaurice: Rise of Independents will work in Dáil

One of Ireland's newest TD's has dismissed concerns about the impact of a high number of independents in the Dáil.

Fitzmaurice: Rise of Independents will work in Dáil

One of Ireland's newest TD's has dismissed concerns about the impact of a high number of independents in the Dáil.

It follows comments from former Labour minister Pat Rabbitte at the weekend, who warned it will prove difficult to form a coalition after the next general election.

Two new deputies will be introduced to the Dáil on budget day tomorrow - Independent Michael Fitzmaurice and Anti-Austerity Alliance deputy Paul Murphy - who won their seats in weekend by-elections.

Roscommon-South Leitrim Deputy Fitzmaurice is adamant independent representatives can be brought together on policies.

He said: "You can always put a government together once you've elected a Taoiseach.

"I've worked in a council with Independents and we have worked and got together and actually we have policies formulated of what our vision is."

more courts articles

Fitzmaurice: Rise of Independents will work in Dáil Ireland's top-paid lawyers: Jailed solicitor Cahir O'Higgins earned €200k from legal aid cases
Fitzmaurice: Rise of Independents will work in Dáil Love Island star Jack Fincham released on bail pending appeal
Invictus Games - Dusseldorf Prince Harry’s legal claim against Sun publisher to begin on Tuesday

More in this section

Gender based violence survivors Gender-based violence survivors call for reform of Ireland's 'barbaric' legal system
Bad language report to be given to all TDs following row between Taoiseach and McDonald in Dáil Bad language report to be given to all TDs following row between Taoiseach and McDonald in Dáil
GERMANY-US-INTERNET-X-TWITTER-MUSK Irish Independent publisher takes legal action against X over ‘fake ads’
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited