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# Independent TDs

This year
2023
# Under Pressure
Cabinet agrees counter measures to Sinn Féin's eviction ban motion
It’s in response to a Sinn Féin motion to extend the eviction ban that will be debated in the Dáil later today and voted on tomorrow.
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Mar 21st 2023, 2:00 PM
# Time to say goodbye
Denis Naughten says he is leaving politics to try his hand at 'something different'
The TD said that he doesn’t have a new gig lined up.
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Feb 14th 2023, 10:49 AM
All time
# ge2020
New group of rural independent TDs 'willing to engage with all parties' to help form government
The Rural Independent Group comprises Mattie McGrath, Michael Collins, Carol Nolan, Michael Healy-Rae and Danny Healy-Rae.
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Feb 13th 2020, 10:40 AM
# voter polling
Amid talk of a snap general election last year, some Independent TDs were spending thousands on polling
Throughout 2018, speculation was rife that a snap general election could be on the cards.
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Aug 9th 2019, 6:00 AM
# End game
We *might* get a government this week, but independent TDs still aren't sure
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TDs and senators will meet today to see if they will endorse a deal reached last week.
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May 3rd 2016, 8:29 AM
# Independents Day
"Populist almost without exception," - Pat Rabbitte isn't a fan of independent TDs
The former Communications Minister was pulling no punches this morning.
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Oct 12th 2014, 3:20 PM
# Leaders' Questions
'It ain't so': Stephen Donnelly dismisses suggestion that he will join Fianna Fáil
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore made the accusation today during Leaders’ Questions in response to a question on budget cuts.
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Dec 12th 2013, 6:31 PM
# Opinion Poll
Support for Fine Gael holding up in latest Red C poll, slight drop for Labour
It appears the passing of the Protection of Life Bill hasn’t damaged support for Enda Kenny’s party: they’re up one point in the latest political opinion poll, while Labour is down by the same margin.
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Aug 8th 2013, 4:26 PM
# Leaders' Allowance
Controversial allowance for independent TDs will be reviewed
Minister for Public Expenditure Brendan Howlin has pledged to examine the leaders’ allowance, which is also given to independent senators.
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Feb 17th 2012, 5:56 PM
# Referendum
Independent TDs seek to force referendum on EU fiscal compact
The Dáil Technical Group hopes the President can help force a referendum on the EU treaty if the government is advised against holding one.
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Feb 1st 2012, 3:31 PM
# Oireachtas
Independent TD defends €42,000 'party leader' payments
Finian McGrath says he spends his €42,000 payment on extra staff wages and “research and development”.
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Jan 13th 2012, 3:59 PM
Voices
Column: How to get things done in the Dáil – 8 tips for independent TDs
Most independent TDs just fade from view after a term or two. They should follow these examples from Tony Gregory, writes his biographer Robbie Gilligan.
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Nov 30th 2011, 7:30 AM