Senator denies claims of cronyism; Independent TD says appointment is 'a Fine Gael decision'

One of the country's newest Senators has rubbished claims of cronyism linked to his appointment to the Seanad.

Update - 1.45pm: Independent TD, Finian McGrath, says he is "not disappointed" about allegations of cronyism over Fine Gael's appointments to the Seanad.

Mr McGrath says Enda Kenny's picks for the Seanad are a matter for himself and have nothing to do with the Independents in Government.