Coalition’s rebel TDs have held discussions

The prospect of disaffected Fine Gael and Labour elected TDs joining forces to secure greater Dáil rights has grown stronger after two from either group held discussions.

Frustrated TDs originally elected under both parties have agreed to co-operate in a bid to jointly challenge the Government and secure speaking rights.

As rebel Fine Gael TDs attempt to form a technical group, it has emerged that one of their group has agreed to hold a series of discussions with an exiled Labour-elected TD.