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Nine News: Teresa Mannion, Regional Reporter, says the former independent TD claims she is entitled to the money
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Six One News: Teresa Mannion, Regional Reporter, says that Deputy Flynn has said that she is entitled to continue to receive the allowance
Speaking to RTÉ Radio's News at One, Deputy Flynn said she is entitled to the allowance in recognition of the difficulties facing independent TDs elected to the Dáil.
She said that she had not received the allowance in the previous Dáil, because she was originally elected as a Fianna Fáil TD.
She had upgraded services in her office as an independent TD and had incurred the associated expenses, she added.
Ms Flynn said she is entitled to the allowance under the current legislation, which was introduced by then Finance Minister Charlie McCreevy.
