TD says attempts at Dáil reform just ‘box ticking’

Dáil backbenchers have criticised the political party whip system in place for parliamentary votes and called for political reform.

Newly-elected coalition TDs yesterday told the MacGill summer school of the frustration faced by politicians.

One independent TD also claimed attempts to reform the Dáil were “superficial” and amounted to nothing but “box ticking” by the coalition parties.