Expected election of Micheál Martin as taoiseach and naming of new cabinet derailed amid scenes of acrimonious disorder
Expected election of Micheál Martin as taoiseach and naming of new cabinet derailed amid scenes of acrimonious disorder
“The formation of groups in Dail Eireann is a matter for the Ceann Comhairle. Issues regarding Dail reform and groupings can and should be discussed by a Dail reform committee. This can meet as early as today but proportionality must also prevail. Chaos in the Dáil - as it happened: McDonald accuses Government of ‘incredible arrogance’ as Opposition says it will not back down over speaking demandsStorm Éowyn: How serious is a red weather warning, and how should I prepare?
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