Government can work without a whip, says independent alliance

No free vote during budgets or confidence motions

Attending the Independent Alliance meeting in Tullamore, Co Offaly yesterday were Michael Fitzmaurice, Finian McGrath, Ann Norton, Shane Ross, John Halligan and Deirdre O'DonovanJames Flynn
Attending the Independent Alliance meeting in Tullamore, Co Offaly yesterday were Michael Fitzmaurice, Finian McGrath, Ann Norton, Shane Ross, John Halligan and Deirdre O'DonovanJames Flynn

The new Independent Alliance has declared it will have “no party whip” for its members. It is one of the ten guiding principles which were discussed by independent TDs and councillors at a special meeting in Tullamore, Co Offaly yesterday.

Independents want to be able to choose how to vote ...