They've been involved in government formation talks.
The head of a regional group of independent TDs says they will not sign up to a program of austerity.
Roscommon/Galway TD Denis Naughten is part of the group that's been involved in discussion with all three major parties about forming a government.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are hoping to finalise a framework on a coalition government in the coming days.
Deputy Naughten says that document must contain real change in how policy is developed:
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