West Cork TD Michael Collins eager to get things done

He shares the same name of a famous political figure and Independent TD Michael Collins could have a lot to offer the party.

The first-time Independent TD for Cork South West is now willing to talk to any party in a bid to gain services and funding for his constituency and to help form a government.

The new deputy had expected a strong vote in his own Mizen Peninsula but received support from right across the constituency receiving 6,765 votes.