'Regional Group' secures Dáil vote for new government

Photo - Meath West TD, Peadar Toibin, is a member of 'The Regional Group'.

The TDs from across the country who form the ‘The Regional Group’ secured the unanimous support of the Dáil Business Committee today to hold a vote for the election of a taoiseach at the next Dáil sitting, on March 19.

While the group operates as a technical group in Dáil Éireann, members felt it was imperative that there was a vote held for the election of a taoiseach, four weeks after the first inconclusive vote.

“We hope that this two-week deadline will help focus the minds of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin on the urgent need to form a stable and effective government to address the issues facing the country,” said Denis Naughten, TD, spokesperson for the group.

The group has had a useful exchange of views with other TDs and parties weeks and awaits developments by all the political parties.

The Regional Group consists of: Cathal Berry TD, Sean Canney TD, Peter Fitzpatrick TD, Noel Grealish TD, Michael Lowry TD, Verona Murphy TD, Denis Naughten TD (convener), Matt Shanahan TD and Peadar Tóibín TD.