Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has said his party wants opening hours at the Dáil bar to be the same as pubs elsewhere in Ireland.
"It is ridiculous that alcohol is available here, as it was during the debate on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill, until five in the morning," said Mr Adams.
"There is also obviously an onus on Oireachtas members to be sober and correct when debating and voting on legislation which affects every citizen in this State."
Mr Adams said that late drinking would not be allowed in places of work.
His comments came after criticism of some TDs' conduct during the debate on the abortion legislation.
