In a statement issued late on Monday evening, Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy, TD (Independent) said she 'carefully considered legal advice'
The Ceann Comhairle has ruled that the Regional Independents who have supported the government are not entitled to form a Dail technical group for the purposes of opposition speaking time.
"As Ceann Comhairle, I have tonight made a determination in relation to the recognition of the Regional Technical Group. I have come to my conclusion having carefully considered legal advice, submissions and other materials which are in the public domain," she explained. "I have decided that the Group are not eligible for recognition under Standing Order 170. The full text of my ruling is attached and also see the timeline of events leading to this decision," she concluded.
“Government backbenchers cannot masquerade as members of the Opposition in a cynical attempt to avail of Opposition speaking rights.
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