Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Front bench (Ireland)" in English language version.
A technical grouping can be formed by a number of independents in order to reach the threshold to acquire speaking rights in the Dáil
"Front bench [..] The seats where Government Ministers and party spokespersons sit
Ministers and Ministers of State [..] are referred to as the Government Front Bench [..] The Opposition parties appoint spokespersons on the various Ministries, creating their own Front Benches and Back Benches
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)Ministers and Ministers of State [..] are referred to as the Government Front Bench [..] The Opposition parties appoint spokespersons on the various Ministries, creating their own Front Benches and Back Benches