Simon Harris surprised about Regional Independents seeking Opposition speaking rights

It has led to concerns that the Government may not have the solid majority it had expected

Mr Harris said it would be 'entirely inappropriate' for the Government to get involved. File photo

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he was surprised to learn that the Regional Independents Group were seeking Opposition speaking rights.

Mr Harris said that it is up to every group in the Dáil to engage with the Ceann Comhairle in relation to speaking rights and it would be "entirely inappropriate" for the Government to get involved.