Government has ‘no written deals’ with Michael Lowry and Sean Canney

The Taoiseach has said Independent TDs Michael Lowry and Sean Canney have no written deals with the Government but do have access when needed.

Responding to questions in the Dáil, Leo Varadkar insisted there are no written or formal agreements with Mr Lowry, an ex-Fine Gael minister, and Mr Canney, who recently left the Independent Alliance.

Replying to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, Mr Varadkar said there is a commitment in the confidence and supply agreement with Fianna Fáil to publish any written agreements.