A number of TDs have raised the question of new allowances to allow them to purchase office equipment while they work from home during the Covid-19 outbreak. Paul Murphy is a RISE and Socialist TD for Dublin South West, and he is not impressed with these requests, he shares his thoughts with Ivan.

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