Taoiseach and Tánaiste expected to meet opposition leaders to avert further Dáil chaos

Lengthy discussions have failed to reach agreement about Michael Lowry’s regional technical group and its bid to get speaking slots in opposition time despite supporting the Government

Tánaiste Simon Harris and Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Áras an Uachtaráin on Thursday for the Presidential Distinguished Service Awards ceremony for the irish abroad. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste are expected to meet opposition leaders on Tuesday in a bid to avert further Dáil chaos over speaking rights.

It comes as lengthy discussions failed to reach agreement in what has become a protracted row centred around Michael Lowry’s regional technical group, which is seeking speaking slots during opposition time despite supporting the Government.