The coalition is bringing forward significant modifications to the standing orders of the Dail, the lower house of Ireland’s parliament.
Proposed rule changes in the Irish parliament (Dail) are expected to cause disruption as opposition parties accuse the coalition government of a "dirty deal" with independents. The changes include new speaking slots for coalition backbenchers and government-aligned independents, reduced time for contributions, and fewer slots for Taoiseach's Questions. Opposition parties fear the changes will weaken their ability to hold the government accountable. The government defends the changes as "modest," while opposition leaders vow to fight them.
