Irish Examiner view: Waiting for their back scratch
Particular focus has centred on the Fair Deal scheme and its implementation and the independent TDs are now threatening to withdraw their support for the Government unless delivery is implemented.
A collective flexing of independent Dáil muscle seems like it could help break an apparent stasis among Government parties on a number of outstanding issues.
Having secured commitments from those in Government in recent months in return for their backing in motions of no confidence and other critical Oireachtas votes, the Regional Independent Group of TDs has become disenchanted by a lack of action on those promises.
