The Government move was voted through by the Dáil Reform Committee on a margin of 10 votes to eight
Opposition parties are protesting a Dáil Reform Committee vote (10-8) that allocated speaking time to Regional Independent TDs and government backbenchers. They deem the move "outrageous conduct," alleging it breaks a commitment to find a solution acceptable to both Government and Opposition. The Government claims the proposal won't reduce opposition speaking time. The issue will be voted on by the full Dáil next week.
