This is the first time the new government will sit after November’s election, with government negotiations taking around five weeks to complete.

The new Dáil has already been the source of controversy after a number of independent TDs including Michael Lowry, Danny Healy-Rae, Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole, who support the government, wish to sit and speak from opposition benches.

The new Ceann Comhairle (speaker) – also a regional independent – Verona Murphy, who is the first woman to hold the role, told TDs she would consider submissions opposing the plan, but permitted the group to “provisionally” take their original seats for now.

All other opposition groups are against the idea, labelling it as having a foot in both camps and taking time away from those who wish to scrutinise the government.

As part of Wednesday’s Dáil return, Mr Martin will travel to the Áras an Uachtaráin about 13:00 local time to meet Irish President Michael D Higgins in the state reception room.

The president will then sign the warrant of appointment and hand the seal of the taoiseach and the seal of government to the Mr Harris.

Later, at about 20:00, the appointment of members of the government will begin.

The president will sign the warrant of appointment for the members of the government and the warrant of appointment of the attorney general, each of which will be countersigned by the taoiseach.

The president will then present each minister in turn with their seal of office.