Dáil bills which contradict State policy could be blocked under new reforms

Opposition attempts to embarrass the Fine Gael-led minority government by passing Dáil bills which contradict State policy could be blocked under new reforms set to be introduced from next week, writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny revealed the plan last night before Fianna Fáil's variable mortgage motion was passed, saying even if his party loses key Dáil votes any legislation will still have to be cleared by a new Oireachtas body.