The Government's move to allocate Dáil speaking time to the Regional Independent TDs who support it. Along with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael backbenchers, has been voted through by the Dáil Reform Committee on a margin of 10 votes to 8. 

We speak to Sinn Féin Chief Whip and Spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn.