Mr Martin expressed surprise at the "shocking" findings of the tribunal regarding Mr Lowry, yet maintained there is "nothing corrupt in the Programme for Government".
Emphasizing his obligation to form a government, Mr Martin stated, "I have an overriding obligation now to form a government and to work to form a government..." adding that this includes engagements with multiple Independents, not solely focusing on Mr Lowry.
Despite past criticisms in light of the Moriarty Tribunal report, Mr Martin stressed the support from Fianna Fáil members with 93% voting in favor of the proposed Programme for Government.
Addressing concerns, Mr Martin clarified, "Michael Lowry is not in government... We met the negotiating team... and we've negotiated a policy platform, which I think is a good, positive policy platform for the next five years."
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