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Political parties and groups are set to submit proposals this Wednesday to amend Dáil speaking time regulations. This initiative follows a contentious dispute involving Regional Independent TDs who support the Government but sought the right to speak from the opposition benches. Efforts are currently underway to revamp the existing system, which may result in increased speaking time for Government TDs. …

Fine Gael has announced that it will initiate a disciplinary process against Senator Martin Conway, following his resignation from the parliamentary party after failing to inform party headquarters about his recent arrest. The Clare-based senator confirmed in a statement that he was arrested on January 22 on O’Connell Street in Dublin for being intoxicated due to the consumption of sleeping …