Sinn Fein’s urging two government appointed senators to quit the banking inquiry.

Susan O'Keeffe and Michael D'Arcy joined last week in a move which ensured a majority on the committee for the coalition.

Independent TD Stephen Donnelly stepped down at the weekend in reaction to the development.

However Sinn Féin's Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty says it must go back to being a 9 member team.