Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said people "outside of the Leinster House bubble" are more concerned about the Government delivering on key issues than Dáil speaking rights.
Speaking at a party meeting in Carlow to discuss the Programme for Government, Mr Harris said it was a matter for Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy to decide how best to respect the mandate of every TD elected to the Dáil.
"I am conscious that she has referenced a precedent in the past, and that's for the Ceann Comhairle of course to explain," he said.
Fine Gael is holding a number of regional meetings this weekend.
The meetings are taking place to allow members to vote on whether to support the plan.
Mr Harris told Fine Gael members in Carlow that the party has managed to renew itself from within Government.
He said people voted for Fine Gael to deliver on housing, healthcare, disability, and infrastructure and to support businesses and farmers.
Mr Harris also stated that the Programme for Government reflects the issues, frustrations and hopes heard on the doors during the election.
Fine Gael's votes are weighted as 55% for TDs, senators and MEPs; 30% for ordinary members; and 15% for councillors.
Fianna Fáil will hold a national meeting to ratify or reject the Programme for Government in Dublin tomorrow.
The result of the membership votes on the Programme for Government will be known on Monday.
Should both parties agree to the Programme for Government, it will open the road for a new coalition to be formally elected by the Dáil on Wednesday.
