Chaos in the Dáil as row over rights of independents hits nomination of PM
With Micheál Martin due to visit president to be appointed, Irish parliament is adjourned, as Sinn Féin attacks ‘ruse’
The formal nomination of Micheál Martin as Ireland’s new prime minister was hit by chaotic scenes in the Dáil that led to the parliamentary session being suspended several times.
The row, which the speaker failed to control, centred on the speaking rights of independent TDs (members of parliament) who have formally agreed to back a coalition government of the Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael parties to be led by Martin.
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