Opposition push to raise quorum of TDs in Dáil chamber from covid-era low

Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins said the lower quorum was 'resurrected to shield ministers and backbenchers from scrutiny'

The quorum of TDs in the chamber had been set at 20 for many years - or 10 for Private Members Business - but was revised downwards during the covid era to allow for just five TDs to be in the chamber. File photo: Laura Hutton/RollingNews.ie

Opposition TDs are pushing the Government to change Dáil rules which allow the chamber to sit with just five deputies present.

The quorum of TDs in the chamber had been set at 20 for many years — or 10 for Private Members Business — but was revised downwards during the covid era to allow for just five TDs to be in the chamber. This was done to allow for social distancing.