Opposition parties unite to oppose Regional Independents 'hijacking opposition speaking time in the Dail'

Peadar Tóibín's decision to join the technical group of Independents raises questions about the appropriateness of their claim to opposition status, given their prior government negotiations.

The Labour Party has questioned the legality of the Independents forming a technical group, asserting it could improperly affect the Dáil time allocated to opposition parties.

Sinn Féin emphasizes that for the Ceann Comhairle to allow the Independents' group status, she must be convinced of their opposition membership, which seems unfounded.

Critics argue that the Independents' participation in government formation talks and their new ministerial roles contradict their claims of being part of the opposition.

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