Legislation by consensus will be better: Regina Doherty

Newly appointed chief whip Regina Doherty has denied there will be paralysis in the implementation of legislation due to the cross-party consensus now needed.

Ms Doherty said she does not think the vast differences of opinion and an enhanced system of committee-led drafting will prevent politicians from passing laws in the new Dáil.

New ministers have already announced the establishment of numerous committees, to look into issues including mental health and windfarms.