The Dáil reform committee met to discuss government proposals but concluded without reaching an agreement, causing significant disappointment among opposition representatives. They criticized the government's efforts as a repeat of previously rejected amendments and accused them of ignoring attempts at compromise. Key figures like Paul Murphy and Duncan Smith expressed frustration over moves that seemingly favored the Michael Lowry group. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald characterized the government's response as arrogantly dismissive, indicating ongoing tensions within the political framework and reflecting broader issues of accountability in government.
Yesterday's Dáil reform committee meeting, intended to discuss Government proposals, ended without agreement, eliciting disappointment and frustration from opposition members.
Opposition TDs decried the Government's adoption of previously rejected proposals and accused it of undermining their ability to hold the Government accountable.
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald called the Government's approach 'total arrogance,' signaling strong opposition to perceived governmental overreach.
Labour TD Duncan Smith expressed frustration over proposals aimed at granting a government backbench group, led by Michael Lowry, more speaking time.
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