Fianna Fáil backbenchers in committee move

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was today urged to listen to his Fianna Fáil backbenchers in the run up to the next General Election after it emerged they were forming a committee designed to have their concerns taken on board.

The body is being set up in a bid to give TDs better access to the decision makers in Cabinet, allow for votes on policy and an opportunity for discussion rather than simply notice of decisions.