Independent TDs Noel Grealish and Seán Canney have voiced strong backing for former minister Heather Humphreys, should she decide to enter the race for the presidency of Ireland. Their endorsements come amid speculation about who Fine Gael might put forward following Mairead McGuinness’ unexpected withdrawal from the contest. Endorsements from Independent TDs Noel Grealish, currently Minister of State at the …
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Independent TDs who are expected to support the upcoming government may not receive a full Cabinet position and might have to accept a super junior role instead. Following the election of Verona Murphy as Ceann Comhairle, there is some hesitation within Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael about offering a senior Cabinet position to an Independent TD. Seán Canney and Noel …
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The Regional Independent Group is poised to become a key component of the next government. This group, consisting of nine TDs—Michael Lowry, Noel Grealish, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, Seán Canney, Marian Harkin, Verona Murphy, Carol Nolan, Barry Heneghan, and Gillian Toole—will appoint a negotiating team next week to engage in government formation talks with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Michael Lowry, …
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