Deputy Smyth says it is "unnecessary" for the government chief whip to attend.

Last week, the Bailieborough Cootehill MD heard that €9 million would be spent on 33 roads over three years.

Robbie Gallagher says the Katherine Zappone controversy has been "difficult to take".

Deputy Smyth says Directors and Masters of Maternity Hospitals "give no rhyme nor reason for the draconian rules".

Overgrown facial hair, 'bulging bellies' and creased dresses were among the comments made in the now viral article by Niamh Walsh.

He was speaking in Cavan on Friday at the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party meeting.

A Fianna Fáil backbencher has said it's time for the current Taoiseach to step aside.

Deputy McGuinness described the party as an 'echo chamber' with 'entirely unrealistic' views.