The motion was also supported by deputies Thomas Pringle, Joan Collins, Michael McNamara, and Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice.

It follows the aggressive targeting of politicians as they arrived and left the Dail last week.

13 people were arrested and security at Government Buildings is to be reviewed.

Major political parties meet to prepare for the return of the Dáil next week.

A number of political parties believe a court challenge could be mounted given a number of constituencies are still over the constitutional limit requiring one TD for every 30,000 people in Ireland.

Overcrowding has become a serious concern in 2023 however, with dozens of prisoners sleeping on cell floors.

The issue was raised in the Dail this evening.

Deputy Harkin believes the rural voice is losing out in Leinster House