Chained To The Rhythm
It follows a complaint from President Higgins.
The Dáil should sit an extra day a week at busier times to deal with backlogs of legislation, according to the Social Democrats.
It comes as the Business Committee, Chaired by Ceann Comhaire, Kildare's Seán O'Fearghail, will meet this afternoon to discuss a complaint from President Michael D Higgins about how the Oireachtas is handling new laws.
Our Political Correspondent Seán Defoe reports
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Home-Care Charities Rally Outside Health Department For Urgent Funding Boost
Speaking on behalf of the coalition, Catherine Cox from Family Carers Ireland, says they've also been asking for a 'statutory entitlement' to home-care since 2017.
Lucan Raid Yields €239k In Cash, Passports And IDs In ATM Withdrawal Probe
During a search last night in Lucan, Gardaí recovered almost €239,000 in cash, 668 Polish zloty, nine passports, five driving licenses and three other IDs.
Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes Apologises For 2009 "Blackface" Costume
The photo will be published by a media outlet tomorrow.
HSE Met Ryanair For Operational Tips On Tackling Hospital Delays As Naas Hospital Lists Grow
Ultimately, only one meeting between the HSE and Ryanair took place.
Baltinglass Gardaí Issue "Urgent" Appeal To Find Missing 24-Year-Old Robert Healy
Gardaí advise members of the public not to approach the vehicle but to contact them immediately if it is spotted.
National Ploughing Championships To Draw Record Crowds Amid Expanded Grounds In Screggan
Speaking on Kildare Today, Anna-Marie McHugh, National Ploughing Association Assistant Managing Director, outlined what people can expect.
Baltinglass Gardaí Seek Information After Ballinglen Crash Leaves Three Teenage Girls Seriously Injured
Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have visited the scene and are appealing to anyone with information to contact them at Baltinglass.
Learner Drivers Face Extra Lessons Under Planned Permit Crackdown
Under the proposals, learners who haven't passed their test after seven years will have to take additional lessons to get back on the road.
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