Local government TD Pat Deering says that competition in the political landscape is a good thing, following Lucinda Creighton’s decision to set up a new party.
The new party is to be officially launched next month, but it does not have a name yet.
Financial commentator Eddie Hobbs was alongside Deputy Creighton at the announcement of the party yesterday.
Fine Gael Deputy Deering says he is sceptical about the role Hobbs will play in the new party.