Independents are now seen as likely to form a government with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
The Regional Independents Group "can make things happen", according to a newly elected Longford Westmeath TD.
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran was re-elected to the Dáil in the general election, and is a member of the Regional Independents Group.
The election of fellow Independent, Verona Murphy to the role of Ceann Comhairle has made a Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Independents government formation all the more likely.
Deputy Moran says the Independents speak as one voice:
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