A Roscommon Independent Deputy believes there is a gap in politics at the moment and says there is a need for a new rural party.

Michael Fitzmaurice says at the moment there is three different groups of Independents and says what needs to be done is for a platform of policies to be agreed on in relation to rural Ireland.

Deputy Fitzmaurice is calling on more like minded farmers and business people to consider entering politics and make a real difference.

He has been giving more details to Midwest Radio's Michael D. McAndrew.