
A request by Independent TD Denis Naughten to suspend today's Dáil has been rejected by the Ceann Comhairle, Kildare TD, Seán O'Feargháil
Deputy Naughten made the request so a debate could take place on the HSE's decision to cut home-help hours.
However, all parties have reached agreement that a debate on the subject will take place on Thursday afternoon.
The Independent TD spoke earlier in the Dáil on the subject: