The election of taoiseach (Irish prime minister) has been delayed after the Dáil (lower house of Irish parliament) was suspended amid chaotic scenes in the chamber. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said the delay has been "premeditated, coordinated and a choreographed" position by the opposition and in particular Sinn Féin.
After a day of chaos, the Dáil (lower house of Irish parliament) will attempt to elect a taoiseach (Irish prime minister) again on Thursday.The Dáil was suspended on Wednesday during chaotic scenes in the chamber.
MICHEAL Martin’s election as Taoiseach was derailed today following an explosive row in the Dail. The furious Fianna Fail leader blasted: “This is the first time in over 100 years that the Dail
Micheál Martin described the unruly behaviour over five and a half hours, during which the Dáil was suspended three times, as a 'subversion of the Constitution'
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The Dail is to reconvene after a chaotic row over how speaking time should be allocated to the government-affiliated independents.
The Dail meets today for the nomination of Taoiseach - but won't sit again next week despite the formation of a new government
The Irish parliament is to reconvene a day after a chaotic row over how speaking time should be allocated to government-affiliated independents. A meeting of opposition party leaders is expected to be held early on Thursday morning in order to agree a resolution before the Dail resumes.
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The Dáil will sit for the first time this year on Wednesday nominate a Taoiseach. Sinn Féin will nominate Mary Lou McDonald despite her not having enough support when she was proposed last month.
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