Committee to consider possible sanctions for abuse of Dáil privilege

A new forum is looking into whether TDs should be curtailed in what they are allowed to say in the Dáil.

The committee will also look into establishing sanctions for politicians who abuse Dáil privilege.

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl sought to set up the new forum last month after claims were made that Dáil privilege had been repeatedly breached in recent months.