The country's newest Senator says he will not be whipped by any party or group in the Seanad.
Gerard Craughwell says he will be an Independent and his vote on every issue in the Seanad will be judged that way.
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The former British Army soldier beat Fine Gael's John McNulty into second place – and was elected on Sinn Féin transfers.
Meanwhile John McNulty says it’s time to 'move on' and says he's glad that party members listened to his request for them not to vote for him.
