There's been no agreement among party leaders about how to deal with the controversy surrounding Supreme Court Judge Seamus Woulfe.
A two-hour meeting between the leaders has concluded, with the opposition now seeking their own independent legal advice.
The room was divided on what to do next with a number of options being discussed - including taking no action on the dispute in the judiciary.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has been asked to seek further correspondence between Chief Justice Frank Clarke and Mr Justice Seamus Woulfe before a decision is made on whether the Oireachtas will act.
Correspondence released earlier this week revealed that Mr Clarke said it was his personal view that Mr Woulfe should resign.
However, Mr Woulfe has refused to step down.
Speaking after this evening's meeting, People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett said the Government was "playing their cards close to their chest" doing today's meeting.
He said he 'didn't learn a lot' from today's meeting, with no specific proposals from the Government about what their intentions are.
He told The Hard Shoulder: "I stated the view that we need to resolve [it]... it's a huge distraction.
"I think the best solution, not withstanding all the interesting constitutional and legal niceties of this, is if Seamus Woulfe resigns.
"It has damaged the credibility of the public health effort, and it has now caused a legal and constitutional mess, frankly."
He said the controversy remains a "big, big distraction" amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and other issues facing the country.
Controversy
Mr Woulfe was among those who attended the controversial Oireacthas Golf Society dinner in August.
A review of Mr Justice Woulfe's attendance by former Chief Justice Susan Denham found he should not be forced to resign over the scandal - saying that would be unjust and disproportionate.
However, the report noted the judge should not have gone to the dinner.
Mr Woulfe has apologised for his attendance, and has said he'd be willing to forego his salary for three months "if that would ensure resolution of this matter".
He has, however, rejected calls to resign - saying he does not believe he has been given "substantial reasons or grounds for my resignation".
