Sinn Féin is trying to get the Dáil recalled from its summer break to address organ donations. The party wants TDs to be summoned back to discuss how Ireland has implemented a European Union law on organ donor registrations.

The Seanad is being recalled next week for a similar debate after Fianna Fáil collected enough signatures to trigger a recall.

The Seanad is to consider overturning an order from the Health Minister James Reilly next Tuesday. Now Sinn Féin has started collecting signatures to recall the Dáil to hold a vote on overturning the new rules.

The chances of a recall are slim however, because Oireachtas authorities say TDs must sign the petition in person.

Even if every Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin TD came back from holiday to sign they would be 23 names short.

Party health spokesman Caoimhghin Ó Caolain says it is an issue that cannot wait until after the summer break.