Carol Nolan remains focused on the issues of immigration and special needs education.
An Offaly Independent TD is insisting she is not be subject to whip rules in the Regional Independents Group.
Carol Nolan is a member of the group that currently looks to be the front runner in being part of the next government.
Her central issues continue to be immigration policy and special needs education.
Deputy Nolan says disagreements won't lead to her having to leave the group: