The Ceann Comhairle has ruled a technical group cannot be formed by the Regional Independent group of TDs.
They’re headed up by Tipperary North / North West Kilkenny Deputy Michael Lowry.
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The decision marks a significant development in the row over speaking rights which caused chaotic scenes in the Dáil as four Independent TDs who helped form the programme for government wanted to have opposition speaking time – Wexfordian Verona Murphy says she’s not satisfied the deputies in question are members of the Opposition.
Opposition parties have welcomed this, with the Sinn Féin leader describing it as a climb down.
It’s as the Dáil is set to resume tomorrow (Wednesday, 5th Feb) while its Reform Committee meets later today.
