Opposition leaders meet over latest offer of speaking time for Government-supporting Independents
The Irish government's plan to allocate Dáil speaking time for government-supporting Independents like Michael Lowry is facing strong opposition. These changes would create a new TD category, allowing these Independents to question the Taoiseach and Tánaiste. Opposition parties view this as allowing government supporters to act as opposition, undermining democratic principles. The government intends to vote the changes through, but opposition parties are planning a response, potentially including a walkout.
