Opposition leaders will meet today to decide a collective response to the government's latest attempts to secure extra Dáil speaking time for the Regional Independents.
The Dáil reform committee last night passed a government proposal to resolve the long-running dispute by 10 votes to eight.
However, the Opposition claims the vote was rushed through - and says it will consider "all options" in response, including staging a walk-out in the Dáil. People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett says it's an insult to the people: