Clare's Independent TD is strongly denying claims that non-party deputies have presented Fine Gael with a list of demands in return for their support in government.
Reports have suggested that Dr. Michael Harty and others are seeking backing for a variety of projects in their own constituencies, including new motorways and railway lines, which could cost up to 13 billion euro.
Formal talks on the formation of a new Government are resuming between the two largest parties today, with Labour now entering the equation has possible partners in a Fine Gael-led minority administration.
I've been speaking with Dr. Harty who told me that while they have discussed policy issues in their talks with Fine Gael, there is no question of any "shopping lists" from Independent candidates.
