Flynn to give up Independent TD allowance

Mayo TD Beverly Flynn has decided give up her Independent TD's allowance following a meeting with the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen.

Flynn to give up Independent TD allowance
Wed, 07 Jan, 2009 - 11:32

Mayo TD Beverly Flynn has decided give up her Independent TD's allowance following a meeting with the Taoiseach, Brian Cowen.

Ms Flynn had attracted widespread criticism in recent days for insisting that she was entitled to the untaxed €41,000-a-year allowance despite being readmitted to Fianna Fáil last year.

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