Martin defends  establishment of inner Cabinet committee

Micheál Martin: 'The idea is to review the programme for Government, make sure it is being implemented, identify any issues that are causing difficulties and see can a resolution be found.' Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has defended the establishment of a inner Cabinet committee made up of the three party leaders in government as a means of avoiding conflict.

Responding to concerns raised in the Dáil by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald and Labour leader Alan Kelly, Mr Martin said the idea of the Cabinet co-ordination committee is a good idea.