Clare’s Labour TD Admits Government Needs Reform

Clare's Labour TD has admitted his government needs to do more to reform the way that the Dáil works, and give backbenchers the chance to introduce laws.

Michael McNamara says current arrangements lead to "bad legislation", despite changes that have been enacted by the current coalition.

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Deputy McNamara failed to get government support for a Bill which would have allowed Gardaí the right to strike, even though a European Council has ruled that this should be the case.