Opposition threats amid Dáil speaking time row 'unhelpful', says Tánaiste

Opposition TDs fear that the Government will force through changes to the operation of the Dáil

Tanaiste Simon Harris arriving for a Cabinet meeting at Parliament Buildings, Dublin. Picture: PA

Opposition threats to withdraw pairing arrangements or impede Oireachtas committees over a speaking time row are "unhelpful," the Tánaiste has said.

Simon Harris has criticized opposition parties over the row, saying that the matter needs to be sorted following "dozens upon dozens upon dozens" of hours of meetings.