The latest TD to join Ireland's newest political party says he'll talk to anyone, including the Healy-Raes, about becoming part of the group.
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice has joined the Independent Ireland party; which was launched in November by deputies Michael Collins and Richard O'Donoghue.
The three had previously been high profile independents.
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Kerry TDs Danny and Michael Healy-Rae have said they will remain independent and won't be joining the new party.
Deputy Fitzmaurice says the door is open for anyone to join.
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