with Clem Ryan
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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Rent Pressure Zones Go National As Cabinet Set To Approve Major Tenancy Reforms
As of last month, Kildare is the third most expensive county in Ireland to rent a home.
Sea Sessions Cancelled, Beyond the Pale Nearly Pulled As Festival Scene Faces Difficulties
It comes as a new report has found people are drinking less alcohol, with the average consumption dropping nearly 5 percent per adult last year.
Second Reported Dog Attack In Same Leixlip Area In Under A Month, With Dogs And Owner Injured
The injured dogs required surgery for severe puncture wounds and are now in recovery.
Gardaí May Seek Permanent Cadaver Dog Following Tina Satchwell Case
Commissioner Drew Harris said cadaver dogs are rarely needed, but would be a useful asset.
Up To 100 Shops Closing Yearly – But Kildare’s Retail Scene Remains Strong
The Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association says up to 100 are shutting each year, with the rate of closures up since the Covid pandemic.
Call For Extra Public Holiday To Honour St. Colmcille Gains Momentum
The EU average for public holidays is 12.8 every year - while Ireland only has 10.
Sallins Woman Says Her “Small, Compact Wheelchair Couldn’t Even Turn” In Leinster House Toilet
Her concern has come to light following reports that people with disabilities became "trapped" in Leinster House after a lift broke down.
Onsite Talks Underway Between OPW And Save Castletown Gate Protectors Group
Onsite Talks Underway Between OPW and Save Castletown Gate Group
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