Local TD Michael Fitzmaurice joins new Independent Ireland party

Galway/Roscommon TD Michael Fitzmaurice has joined the new Independent Ireland party

Deputy FItzmaurice is the third TD to join the ranks of the country's newest party, formed by Cork South West TD Michael Collins and Limerick TD Richard O’Donoghue

It was set up in late 2023, with Deputy Fitzmaurice describing it as 'the party of common sense'

Speaking on joining the party, Deputy Fitzmaurice says he spent the past year weighing up the political landscape before making the decision to join Independent Irelan