Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Is it reasonable to give some Independent Deputies a helping hand over and above everybody else? They are elected by the same electorate as other Members. They have rights and responsibilities and the use of the facilities of the House. Is this a type of each way bet for the Taoiseach? Given that his partners in Government are prepared to state they can do business with other parties in the House, the Taoiseach is expending taxpayers' money to ensure the other half of the bet is kept sweet in case anything goes wrong. Does the Taoiseach have a view on that?

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