Former TDs who lost or gave up seats are paid €586k

This included €28,055 in termination payments to ex-Fine Gael TD for Cork North-Central Dara Murphy

More than €586,000 was paid out in termination pay and lump sums in January and February to TDs who retired or lost their seats at the general election.

This included €28,055 in termination payments to ex-Fine Gael TD for Cork North-Central Dara Murphy, according to records released under Freedom of Information by the Oireachtas.