Rabbitte: Rise of independents not a solution for Ireland's politics

A former Government Minister says he fears for Irish politics, following the results of yesterday's by-elections.

Rabbitte: Rise of independents not a solution for Ireland's politics

A former Government Minister says he fears for Irish politics, following the results of yesterday's by-elections.

Pat Rabbitte said he believes the recession has caused a fragmentation with voters, where "populist" independent candidates, who he claims "can't agree on anything" get elected.

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