Amid heated exchanges in the Dáil, the government has implemented controversial amendments allowing increased speaking time for certain TDs, raising concerns among backbenchers, particularly from Fianna Fáil. Internal party tensions have surged, with some members frustrated by what they perceive as an unfair distribution of speaking time. TDs feel marginalized, as the arrangement failed to split time proportionately, disadvantaging larger groups like Fianna Fáil, which gained the most seats in the general election. Accusations of discontent manifest as TDs claim to feel like "pawns" in the political game.
One party source said there was "animosity" within the backbenches over the "volume of time being allocated", reflecting deep discontent among Fianna Fáil members.
Party sources say they have been told the new time will be split evenly between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the other TDs entitled to the time, sparking disagreements.
Fianna Fáil TDs feel like "pawns" in the new arrangement, leading to frustrations as they face limited speaking opportunities.
Discontent within Fianna Fáil arises since they have a larger number of TDs sharing the same speaking time compared to Fine Gael and Independents.
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