A Kerry TD has denied his High Court action to stop super-junior ministers attending cabinet meetings is a political stunt.
Sinn Féin deputy Pa Daly applied for what was described as a ‘very urgent’ hearing to allow him take his case.
He wants the court to declare that it is unconstitutional for super-juniors to attend cabinet.
Deputy Daly's action is against the Taoiseach, Government, Attorney General and Ireland.
He says the deal-making to form this government will effectively result in 19 ministers at cabinet: