Cork TD part of newly registered political party
The new group aims to have Cork South-West TD Michael Collins as its party leader and Limerick County TD Richard O’Donoghue TD as its general secretary. Pictured is Michael Collins TD welcoming patients ono the 100th Belfast or Blind Bus. Picture: Neil Michael.
A new party called Independent Ireland has been registered with the election authority.
The new group aims to have Cork South-West TD Michael Collins as its party leader and Limerick County TD Richard O’Donoghue TD as its general secretary.
The Electoral Commission has approved the new party to run candidates in general, local and European elections.
The group will only become Ireland’s 27th political party after a 21-day appeal period lapses, or after the outcome of any appeals.
The formal notification was published on Friday in the official Irish State gazette, Iris Oifigiuil, the Electoral Commission said.
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