Independent TDs seeking three junior ministerial roles and super junior appointment

Verona Murphy with her daugher Robyn and partner Joe Druhan as she was elected. The group of non-party TDs is seeking the backing of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to ensure Ms Murphy is appointed Ceann Comhairle. Picture: Mary Browne

Independent TDs are seeking as many as three junior ministerial roles as well as a super junior appointment as part of Government negotiations, but the role of Ceann Comhairle remains up for grabs.

It is understood that the two main parties have indicated a willingness to give those in the regional group of Independents two minister of state roles as well as a super junior role, which would allow that person attend Cabinet.