In a sit-down interview with
Agriland, following his announcement that he would be joining Independent Ireland, Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice spoke about the reasons why he decided to join the party established by fellow independent TDs Michael Collins and Richard O’Donoghue.
The party was established late last year with an aim to “respect the work and changes farmers are making”.
This is the full unedited interview that was featured on
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