Ross says granny grant is 'novel' and denies 'push back' against the plan

Transport Minister Shane Ross has denied there has been any "push back" against the Independent Alliance's widely ridiculed granny grant plan, despite the Department of Finance, rival politicians and campaign groups insisting the scheme is unworkable.

Ross says granny grant is 'novel' and denies 'push back' against the plan

Fiachra Ó Cionnaith, Political Correspondent

Transport Minister Shane Ross has denied there has been any "push back" against the Independent Alliance's widely ridiculed granny grant plan, despite the Department of Finance, rival politicians and campaign groups insisting the scheme is unworkable.

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