Changes to see TDs explain their stance on Dáil votes

TDs will be able to officially put on the Dáil record why they are abstaining or voting against legislation or a measure under reform of parliamentary rules.

Proposals to extend the number of small or technical groups of deputies who can join forces in the Dáil and also take part in Leaders’ Questions will be ready next month.

A committee on Dáil reform met last night to go through proposed changes, a report on which has been seen by the Irish Examiner.