TD bids to form grouping to represent rural Ireland

A newly elected Independent TD has confirmed he will engage with like-minded politicians with a view to establishing a Dáil technical group that will represent rural Ireland.

Michael Collins, who won a seat in Cork South West in last week’s election, said he is to meet with other Independent TDs from rural areas tomorrow to discuss the possibility of forming a group.

“It’s time to get rural issues at the government table, because they haven’t been there for a number of years and rural Ireland has suffered as a result,” said Mr Collins.