An independent TD has added his voice to calls for former Fine Gael members to be given speaking time in the Dáil.
Mattie McGrath says it's not fair that the Dail's rules stop former members of political parties from having speaking rights.
The Fine Gael rebels are trying to change the rules of the Dáil to allow them form a second technical group.
Deputy McGrath says the former Fine Gael deputies shouldn't be treated as second-class TDs.
