Asked whether an Independent Ireland government would push to loosen laws, Collins said it isn’t one of their policies. If he felt this so strongly, then why didn’t Independent Ireland support her in the race? That’s why it was so surprising when former Social Democrats councillor Bill Clear announced that he was joining Independent Ireland last month. Without referring to McGregor by name, Collins said Sutcliffe was with somebody that Independent Ireland wants “no association with”. Sutcliffe isn’t the only one to have created negative headlines for Independent Ireland.

Source: Irish Independent December 29, 2025 20:34 UTC