The Houses of the Oireachtas has said it is looking at technical solutions which would allow virtual sittings of the Dáil, the Seanad and committees as the Covid-19 emergency continues.
In a statement it said this involves examining parliamentary situations in other countries to try to come to the best solution.
Meanwhile, a Fianna Fáil member of the Dáil's Business Committee, has said the Dáil meeting on a weekly basis will not be able to happen for the next four months and an alternative will have to be found.
Cork North West TD Michael Moynihan said the Dáil will have to find a way to meet remotely to discuss various issues. He said the coronavirus has changed the world forever and "anything that was sacred six weeks ago is no longer".